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Public Bus Service (Lot 5): WD055 YELVERTON - BUCKLAND MONACHORUM - TAVISTOCK / YELVERTON - DOUSLAND - TAVISTOCK / TAVISTOCK - PRINCETOWN - YELVERTON/BELLEVER (5th February 2025)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

30 May 2025 at 13:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of a public bus service covering routes between Yelverton, Buckland Monachorum, Tavistock, Dousland, and Princetown to Yelverton/Bellever. This tender was part of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System and entailed a projected eight-year contract, effective from 22nd April 2025 to 21st April 2033. The procurement, classified under the transport services industry category, utilised an open procedure method, and was valued at approximately £342,598.9. The tender fell under the services category and was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering opportunities for growth within England, United Kingdom.

The awarded contract, dated 27th February 2025, to Oakleys Coaches, highlights an excellent opportunity for large transport companies seeking to secure long-term public transport contracts. This procurement initiative, open to SMEs, presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in transport services. Companies capable of delivering efficient and reliable public transport solutions can benefit from the stability and financial potential of an eight-year contract with proactive engagement with local councils such as Devon County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Bus Service (Lot 5): WD055 YELVERTON - BUCKLAND MONACHORUM - TAVISTOCK / YELVERTON - DOUSLAND - TAVISTOCK / TAVISTOCK - PRINCETOWN - YELVERTON/BELLEVER (5th February 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 WD055

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5ff927a-4ea3-49da-8f48-79af5d111bfd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aadcce3-000a-4a4e-97ab-f48adfc57811
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
£342,598 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,849 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 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
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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
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

OAKLEYS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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