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Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN178 Newton Abbot - Whiddon Down (9th January 2025)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 May 2025 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council, based in Exeter, England, conducted a successful procurement process for the provision of a public bus service from Newton Abbot to Whiddon Down, identified as Lot 5. This opportunity, part of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System, falls under the transport services industry category. The open procedure method was used to facilitate this tender. The initial tender period ended on 9th January 2025, with the award made active on 14th February 2025. The contract, valued at £64,950, is scheduled to commence on 22nd April 2025 and continue until 22nd April 2033.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to participate, indicating a favourable landscape for smaller businesses looking to expand their footprint in public transportation. Large enterprises, like the successful supplier Country Bus, also stand to benefit from long-term contracts that offer stable, predictable revenue over extended periods. Businesses with capabilities in managing public transport services and operating efficiently in dynamic community environments would find this contract especially advantageous for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN178 Newton Abbot - Whiddon Down (9th January 2025)

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 TN178

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e44b6492-f338-4687-ba71-4326ad9f10c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b32d08a-ac4f-41f8-b947-2f1aba919641
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
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
£103,403 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
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

COUNTRY BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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