Planning

Passenger Transport DPS

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 10:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Passenger Transport DPS," specifically concerning SEND school passenger transport services. This procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is overseen by Devon County Council, a public authority operating within the sub-central government classification. The project is located in the UKK43 region, including the locality of Exeter, United Kingdom. Key dates include the publication of the pipeline notice on 16 December 2025, with a future notice expected by 31 March 2026. The planned contract period is from 2 April 2027 to 1 April 2037, signalling long-term opportunities in the transport services sector.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport, with a focus on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school transport. Companies with capabilities in providing health and social work services, particularly those interested in long-term placements, should consider competing for this tender. As the procurement process is in the planning stage, interested organisations should prepare for further communications around March 2026. Engaging with this opportunity could lead to substantial business growth and a steady contractual relationship with a respected governmental authority.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Passenger Transport DPS

Notice Description

SEND school passenger transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f661
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083204-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 1 Apr 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK43 Devon CC
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f661-2025-12-16T10:33:44Z",
    "date": "2025-12-16T10:33:44Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f661",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "083204-2025",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083204-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-12-16T10:33:44Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PJRC-4623-RJBH",
            "name": "Devon County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PJRC-4623-RJBH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall, Topsham Road,",
                "locality": "Exeter,",
                "postalCode": "EX2 4QD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK43"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PJRC-4623-RJBH",
        "name": "Devon County Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CP1185-15",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Passenger Transport DPS",
        "description": "SEND school passenger transport",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85000000",
                        "description": "Health and social work services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKK43",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2027-04-02T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2037-04-01T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "status": "planned"
    },
    "language": "en"
}