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Public Bus Service (Lot 5): MD343 Tiverton Town & Tiverton to Exeter (18th December 2024)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 May 2025 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of public bus services titled "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): MD343 Tiverton Town & Tiverton to Exeter," under CPV classification 60000000 for transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The award was completed on 14 February 2025, with the contract set to run from 22 April 2025 to 21 April 2033 across various regions in England, United Kingdom. Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were identified as suitable suppliers for this tender, indicative of the council's encouragement towards wider participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with the capability to provide public transportation solutions. Given the long-term nature of the contract, spanning eight years, it offers a stable revenue stream for the successful supplier. The open procurement method utilised suggests that there was a fair chance for qualified companies to compete, making it an attractive opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their service offerings in the Devon region. The contract has been awarded to Dartline, a large-scale transport provider, indicating the competitive nature of the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Bus Service (Lot 5): MD343 Tiverton Town & Tiverton to Exeter (18th December 2024)

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 MD343

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4db6583-3504-4c91-bc04-c6f2022534ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115e7eba-d428-4495-810e-22365e3e5396
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
£197,631 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years 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

DARTLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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