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Public Bus Service (Lot 5): MD369 Morchard Bishop - Exeter via Crediton (20th November 2024)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2025 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Devon County Council for the provision of a public bus service, specifically titled "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): MD369 Morchard Bishop - Exeter via Crediton." This falls under the transport services industry category. The contract, which was awarded through an open procedure, aims to service locations throughout Devon, England. The procurement stage of this process is complete, with key dates including the tender end date on 20th November 2024 and a contract period starting from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2033. The contract's value is £213,000 with a minimum value of £154,563.66, awarded to Stagecoach Devon LTD.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those capable of fulfilling long-term service contracts. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to compete, reinforcing the procurement's potential to support smaller local businesses. Companies offering efficient and reliable transport services throughout Devon stand to benefit from this contract, bolstered by a stable, eight-year partnership with the Devon County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Bus Service (Lot 5): MD369 Morchard Bishop - Exeter via Crediton (20th November 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 MD369

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da54d5dc-9563-441d-b427-4e165b95317e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43dafa0d-00b7-4c9a-af43-caa6f106498b
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
£213,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,563 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 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
Stephen Western
Contact Email
stephen.western@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

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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