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DCC: Lot 1 - 19th June 2025 PCV

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 06:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "DCC: Lot 1 - 19th June 2025 PCV," conducted by Devon County Council, focuses on awarding contracts for home to school transport in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Categorised under transport services, excluding waste transport, the procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract, completed on 23 June 2025, has an effective period from 2 September 2025 to 1 September 2030. The anticipated value of the contract is £522,500, with the awarded value of £450,300 to Hills Services Limited, beginning the contract on 2 September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs within the transport sector to expand their operations in the education transport industry. Businesses equipped with the appropriate transport capabilities and those familiar with complying with standard transport contracts are particularly well-suited to take advantage of future opportunities under the Devon County Council's Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. This contract not only emphasises the importance of delivering consistent transport services but also underlines opportunities for SMEs looking to strengthen their position in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 19th June 2025 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. HOLS013A HOLS021A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/079db318-4149-4a24-91df-7dd3f2b8785a
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
£522,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 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
Not specified
Contact Email
transport.tenders@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

HILLS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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