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Bus Subsidy 2025 - Service 13

TORBAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 11:34

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 12:06

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has completed a public procurement process for the "Bus Subsidy 2025 - Service 13", aiming to enhance public road transport services within the region of Torbay, United Kingdom. This procurement belongs to the services industry category, specifically focusing on public road transport, under the main classification of CPV 60112000. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method due to the exclusive rights held by Stagecoach Devon Ltd to operate the bus service route. The contract is active from 11th July 2025 until 24th May 2026, with the gross value amounting to £399,266.40. The initial award was made on 9th July 2025, after the planned milestone of future signature set for 9th July 2025.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in public transport services. Although Stagecoach Devon Ltd, an SME, was directly awarded the contract due to exclusive rights, businesses operating within similar frameworks and possessing unique licenses or intellectual property may find opportunities in future tenders by demonstrating exclusive service capabilities. Additionally, businesses with strengths in operational efficiencies and capacity enhancement solutions for public transport systems are well-suited to compete for similar contracts to expand their service portfolios.

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Notice Title

Bus Subsidy 2025 - Service 13

Notice Description

Subsidised bus service for Services 13 - The subsidy is provided to provide one additional peak service with a double decker bus on weekdays to increase capacity.

Procurement Information

Exclusive Rights. The supplier holds the exclusive right to operate this bus service route as they hold license to operate the route.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055423
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084811-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,722 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£332,722 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 24 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare Farquhar
Contact Email
clare.farquhar@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+4401803 208514

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAGECOACH DEVON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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