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DCC: Lot 1 - 7th April 2026 PCV

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council, based in Exeter, has completed the award phase for its public procurement contract titled "DCC: Lot 1 - 7th April 2026 PCV", classified under Transport services and Ambulance services. The procurement involves the provision of home to school transport throughout Devon, within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Following a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, the contract commenced on 20th April 2026 and is set to end on 26th April 2031. The total value of the contract awarded is £967,100 GBP, with key suppliers including Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd and Holsworthy Ltd. The award was published on 23rd April 2026, marking a significant step in the procurement process.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs like transport providers specialising in school transport services. As part of Devon County Council's Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System, there is potential for businesses adept at logistical and passenger transport services to expand their market reach within the educational sector. Suitable candidates include companies that can offer consistent, reliable services over the long term, benefitting from the five-year engagement outlined in the contract conditions. The collaboration with established suppliers underscores the council's commitment to utilising local resources to enhance public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 7th April 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. HOLS019 CHML032 TORR008

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-baa04844-477a-4b38-b0be-fd9cc38305e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c18db721-97cd-4775-91cc-754124adad0a
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
£831,250 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£967,100 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 26 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
2
Supplier Names

HOLSWORTHY

TAW & TORRIDGE COACHES

Further Information

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