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DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd July 2025 PCV

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2025 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Devon County Council involves a mini-competition for home to school transport contracts under the Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The process, identified as "DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd July 2025 PCV," falls within the transport services industry (excluding waste transport) and targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. With a projected contract duration from 2nd September 2025 to 4th September 2030, the tender follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. Key dates included the tender period's conclusion on 23rd July 2025 and the award publication on 11th September 2025.

This tender opens opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable home to school routes. Devon County Council's procurement, which awarded a contract worth £1,197,000, highlights opportunities for businesses like Tamar Coaches Ltd, Ivybridge & District CTA, and Marks Minibus Travel, all of which were successful bidders. SMEs in the region, particularly those with existing capability in route management and pupil transport, would benefit greatly from engaging in similar tenders for future growth and expansion within public transport sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd July 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. COOM149B DART031 IVY032 BR004 TAV014C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7dd5cba-2146-4db3-9a49-f080d85d9a8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8827b056-f7c2-428b-9730-24a36e9e37b7
Current Stage
Award
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
£1,306,250 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,197,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 4 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
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

IVYBRIDGE & DISTRICT CTA

MARKS MINIBUS TRAVEL

TAMAR COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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