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DCC: Lot 1 - 16th February 2026 PCV

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Devon County Council seeking providers for home to school transport services under the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender pertains to Lot 1 with a specific award title "DCC: Lot 1 - 16th February 2026 PCV," classified under transport services excluding waste transport, with additional consideration for ambulance services. The procurement used a restricted procedure, inviting selective competition, with key dates highlighting the end of the tender period on 16 February 2026 and contract services starting from 2 March 2026 and continuing until 1 March 2031. This opportunity covers the region of South West in the United Kingdom, targeting businesses in the services industry.

This contract creates valuable opportunities for growth particularly for businesses specialising in transport services. The competition opened under a restricted procedure favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are well-suited to bid for such transport service contracts. Devon County Council acts as the buyer, demonstrating their commitment to working with capable suppliers by awarding Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd, a recognised SME, the contract valued at £234,650. Businesses equipped to provide reliable transport solutions and adept at meeting service conditions within the county setting have the potential to prosper under contracts like these.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 16th February 2026 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. TORR006

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78fe436-2a86-4962-92e4-119fd1e66775
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£237,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£234,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 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
1
Supplier Name

TAW & TORRIDGE COACHES

Further Information

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