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DCC: Lot 3 - 6th October 2025 DP

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2025 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has concluded the procurement process for "DCC: Lot 3 - 6th October 2025 DP," aimed at supplying home to school transport services throughout Devon. This procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, with an additional category in ambulance services. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, the procurement method employed was a selective, restricted procedure. The procurement stage is complete with the award stage dated on 5th November 2025, and the contract period is set from 17th October 2025 to 16th October 2030. The initial tender deadline was 6th October 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £155,000, with an awarded amount of £101,650 to Mathew Gibbs, an SME.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with capabilities in school transport provisions. Companies with experience in offering long-term transport services that focus on safety and efficiency would benefit from competing in such tenders. Although the tender process is now complete, similar upcoming opportunities under the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System could offer avenues for SMEs in the transport sector to enhance their business growth and local presence in the South West of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 3 - 6th October 2025 DP

Notice Description

This is a mini-competition from Lot 3 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. KSB011C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/381bdbf2-6496-432a-af5e-dd3e969e4ccc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 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
1
Supplier Name

MATHEW GIBBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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