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DCC: Lot 1 - 30th March 2026 PCV

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 08:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council, operating from County Hall in Exeter, has concluded the procurement process for Lot 1 under its Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. This tender, entitled "DCC: Lot 1 - 30th March 2026 PCV," falls under the transport services industry category with a CPV classification of 60000000, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement utilised a selective method, following a restricted procedure. The process completed the award stage as of 23 April 2026, with the contracts scheduled to commence on 20 April 2026 and end on 19 April 2031. The geographic focus is on the South West region of the United Kingdom, including key locations for home to school transport contracts throughout Devon.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs, as indicated by the awarded contracts to businesses such as Oakleys Coaches, SJ Pearce Transport Ltd, and Tally Ho! Coaches Ltd. The awarded routes—TAV014A, COOM149, and IVY032—highlight potential expansion into Devon's home to school transport sector, with an overall value of £863,550. Businesses specialising in passenger transport, particularly those providing non-emergency ambulance services, may find opportunities in similar future tenders. Enterprises equipped to deliver consistent transport services over extended periods are ideally positioned to participate in such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 30th March 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. TAV014A COOM149 IVY032

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7fb5ca6-c0eb-40db-8f45-2dd3979ff884
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd2dad7-e736-4664-bb98-184254860438
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
£831,250 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£863,550 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 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
3
Supplier Names

OAKLEYS COACHES

SJ PEARCE TRANSPORT

TALLY HO! COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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