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DCC: Lot 1 - 27th October 2025 PCV

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2025 at 07:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DCC: Lot 1 - 27th October 2025 PCV" was managed by Devon County Council, focusing on the transport services industry. The project involved awarding home to school transport contracts throughout Devon, UK. This process, concluded with the award stage on 21st November 2025, involves routes awarded to Berrys Coaches (Taunton) Ltd and Parnell Coaches, under a contract period from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2030. The procurement utilised a selective, restricted procedure, with a projected contract duration of five years, valued at £712,500.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, particularly those capable of managing home to school transport routes within Devon. Businesses with expertise in providing transport services and meeting safety and performance standards would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. By securing such contracts, companies can enhance their portfolio and reputation in public sector transport provision. The engagement in this tender demonstrates the importance of being part of dynamic purchasing systems and being vigilant about such opportunities to expand operational capacity and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 27th October 2025 PCV

Notice Description

This is a mini-competition from Lot 1 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). For the supply and provision of one or more home to school transport contracts throughout Devon for eligible scholars. The projected duration of each contract is five years however the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Standard Conditions of Contract still apply, and therefore either the contractor or DCC can give notice as per the terms and conditions to terminate the contract at any time. HON029 HON030 SID002

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aa56923-95db-4ab8-9ef5-437a4c64af75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£712,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£720,100 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BERRYS COACHES (TAUNTON

PARNELL COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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