Tender

Dartmouth Park & Ride

SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 15:19

Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

South Hams District Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Dartmouth Park & Ride," focussing on public road transport services. The procurement process employs an open procedure with submissions accepted electronically via the ProActis portal. The contract is valued at £600,000 gross and spans a 3 + 1 year period starting on 25th March 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Based in Totnes, UK, the council seeks suppliers capable of providing specialised passenger transport services in Dartmouth. The tender deadline is 9th March 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 2nd March 2026, and the award decision expected by 13th March 2026.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those with capabilities in hiring buses and coaches with drivers. Its suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) enhances its accessibility for a broader range of participants. Businesses that can demonstrate a high standard of service quality and competitive pricing are well-positioned to succeed, as the award criteria focus heavily on price (70%) and quality (30%). The opportunity to engage for an initial three-year period, with the potential for extension, provides an attractive growth prospect for capable suppliers aiming to secure government contracts in the public transport sector.

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Notice Title

Dartmouth Park & Ride

Notice Description

A 3 + 1 year contract for the provision of a park and ride service in Dartmouth. The full details of this can be found within Volume 3 of the Invitation To Tender documents, this will include the specification, scoring criteria, etc.

Planning Information

South Hams District Council are looking to test the market to gauge interest for an upcoming opportunity for a 'Park and Ride' contract located in Dartmouth. This contract would come into effect around May 2026 with 1 supplier to operate the service. Contract length is TBC but likely to be 3 years with the potential of an extension. South Hams District Council is inviting interested suppliers to an early market engagement opportunity at Follaton House, Plymouth Road, TQ9 5NE on 18th December to further discuss the opportunity and help shape the Authority's specification. Please email Ollie Rees (ollie.rees@swdevon.gov.uk) to register your interest for this event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012014-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
18 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ollie Rees
Contact Email
ollie.rees@swdevon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1803

Buyer Location

Locality
TOTNES
Postcode
TQ9 5NE
Post Town
Torquay
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
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Totnes
Westminster Constituency
South Devon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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