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Public Bus Service (Lot 5): ND031SUN Ilfracombe - Woolacombe (19th February 2025)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2025 at 13:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the public bus service known as ND031SUN from Ilfracombe to Woolacombe, organised by Devon County Council, has reached the award stage. This particular procurement is categorised under transport services, excluding waste transport, and falls within the services industry category. It covers a location within England, United Kingdom. The tender was part of a mini-competition under Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The open procedure procurement method was used, resulting in a contract that is set to commence on 25th May 2025 and conclude on 25th May 2033. The total estimated contract value is £4,987, with the final award being granted to Stagecoach Devon Ltd on 4th April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of delivering consistent and reliable public transport solutions. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning eight years, provides a stable revenue stream for successful bidders. It is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs due to its inclusivity measures aligning with Devon County Council's procurement strategy. Businesses with established operations in Devon, or those looking to expand their presence in the region, may find this contract especially appealing, given the strategic importance of the route and the necessity for high-quality service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Bus Service (Lot 5): ND031SUN Ilfracombe - Woolacombe (19th 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 ND031SUN

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0ab955b-34a5-4143-ac43-667044956a3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7fbf552-fe59-459f-b7a0-bf02eeaa839f
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, VCSE
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
£4,987 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,986 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2025 - 20 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

STAGECOACH DEVON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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