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02 Jun 2026 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, orchestrated by Devon County Council, involves a selective tender for the provision of transport services, specifically home-to-school transport within Devon, under the title "DCC: Lot 1 - 11th May 2026 PCV". This process falls under the transport services category and is executed through a restricted procedure. The procurement covers the South West region of the United Kingdom and has now reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 2 June 2026. The contract commenced on 1 June 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 May 2031, with a contract value of £237,500. This was part of a mini-competition within the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those skilled in providing transport services, to expand their business. The competitive nature facilitated through a dynamic purchasing system makes it especially accessible to SMEs capable of offering reliable and efficient transport solutions. Such contracts can not only help businesses establish a foothold within the council's network but also secure long-term engagement, with possibilities for contract renewals and exposure to other potential contracts within the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 11th May 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. PILT005

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205047b4-6453-4987-9cdb-51c347947cc7
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
£237,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£237,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MARKS MINIBUS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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