Award

Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TR372 (2nd April 2025)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 13:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concluded by Devon County Council involved the award for the "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TR372 (2nd April 2025)", which falls under the transport services industry category. This tender involved the provision of public transport contracts across Devon, with a contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 1st September 2033. The procurement followed an open procedure and was part of a dynamic purchasing system. The overall contract value amounts to £131,750. The procurement reached the award stage as of 18th July 2025, indicating a successful completion with an active status as of the most recent update on 18th September 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the provision of transport services. With Devon County Council overseeing procurement, businesses specialising in dynamic transport solutions can benefit from the long-term, eight-year contract duration, providing stable revenue potential. The contract's adaptability to notices of termination offers flexibility for organisations to manage resources effectively. Stagecoach Devon, a large supplier with substantial experience in the sector, has been awarded this contract, setting a precedent for experienced transport service providers to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TR372 (2nd April 2025)

Notice Description

This is a mini-competition from Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). For the supply and provision of one or more public transport contracts throughout Devon. The projected duration of each contract is eight 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. For the supply and provision of TR372

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92f5fdc1-2e12-4e6c-9e2d-edc9d76dd800
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d9e959-5ab8-4265-ae13-c9b55f3a81db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2033 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
Stephen Western
Contact Email
stephen.western@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAGECOACH DEVON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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