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DCC: Lot 3 - 22nd June 2026 DP

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2026 at 07:53

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed a procurement process titled "DCC: Lot 3 - 22nd June 2026 DP", focusing on the provision of home-to-school transport services throughout Devon. Categorised under Transport services (excluding waste transport) with an additional classification in ambulance services, this contract is part of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The award, chosen through a selective restricted procedure, is valued at approximately £824,334 and spans from 6th July 2026 to 5th July 2031. The procurement process was initiated under a tender, with the award confirmed on 24th June 2026. This process is aimed at the South West region of the United Kingdom.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with Devon County Council opting for Jas Cars Ltd, an SME based in Exeter, as the supplier. Companies that focus on transport services, especially those experienced in passenger transport, would find this contract beneficial for business expansion. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses capable of offering reliable and compliant transport solutions, and those prepared to operate within the structured conditions of a five-year contract with the flexibility of termination under standard contract conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 3 - 22nd June 2026 DP

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. EXVH003 EXET105 EXET108 EXET120

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4ada6cc-fc2b-474d-8445-f1ecf8af09e3
Current Stage
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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
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£824,334 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

JAS CARS

Further Information

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