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DCC: Lot 1 - 9th June 2025 PCV

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2025 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Devon County Council, sought to establish contracts for home-to-school transport services across Devon under Lot 1 of their Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The primary industry category is Transport Services (excluding Waste transport), with additional classification under Ambulance Services. This procurement was executed through a selective method following a restricted procedure, and the tender stage is now complete. The process concluded with an awarding decision made on 10th June 2025. The contracted services will commence on 16th June 2025 and are scheduled to run until 22nd June 2030, covering the South West region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value was estimated at £570,000 GBP, with awarded contracts valued at £743,850 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with its suitability criteria which favour non-VCSE SMEs. The awarded contracts went to Linden Holdings (Devon) Ltd and Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd, underlining the need for businesses capable of providing reliable and safe transport services. Enterprises specialising in logistics, transport services, and particularly those with experience in passenger conveyance, are especially well-positioned to leverage such tenders for strategic growth and regional expansion. The long-term nature of the contract ensures a stable business environment, conducive to planning and executing service delivery over five years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 9th June 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 Devon County Council can give notice as per the terms and conditions to terminate the contract at any time. CHML001 RTN001

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e70fe31-32eb-4717-99e9-8944a47f62d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80380bff-a135-4313-84e2-1a1fd85f0bdc
Current Stage
Award
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
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£743,850 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 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

LINDEN HOLDINGS (DEVON

TAW & TORRIDGE COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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