Award

Bus Subsidy 2025 - Service 22

TORBAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 10:58

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 12:10

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Bus Subsidy 2025 - Service 22 was conducted by Torbay Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom. The tender, aimed at enhancing the frequency of bus services in Torquay, specifically on Service 22, falls under the public road transport services industry category. It involved a direct award procurement method due to the exclusive rights held by the supplier. The procurement was completed with the award contract activated as of 9th July 2025, and the service commenced from 11th July 2025, continuing until 24th May 2026. The procurement stage reached completion on 19th December 2025, following a contract award notice published on 26th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services industry, particularly those capable of delivering enhanced service frequencies and reliable public transport solutions. The contract was awarded to Stagecoach Devon Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, underscoring potential opportunities for similarly sized companies adept in road transport services and capable of operating under exclusive licensing agreements. Businesses seeking to expand in regions like the South West of England can leverage similar opportunities if they possess or can obtain the necessary regional operational rights and expertise in enhancing service delivery through infrastructural and logistical capabilities.

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Notice Title

Bus Subsidy 2025 - Service 22

Notice Description

Subsidised Bus Service for Service 22 - The subsidy is provided to support an additional double decker vehicle circulating on this line to increase frequency on the timetable from 20 to 15 minutes during daytime.

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-055424
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084779-2025
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
Not specified
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
£182,110 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£182,110 £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
+441803 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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