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29 Jun 2026 at 07:12

Summary of the contracting process

North Devon District Council, located in Barnstaple, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of a staff mini bus service, under the tender title "NDC0105-26 - Staff Mini Bus Service". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting the hire of buses and coaches with a driver. The procurement method was limited, suitable for below-threshold acquisitions with limited competition. The contract was awarded to Taw and Torridge Coaches Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Merton, and will service the Brynsworthy Environment Centre area. The contract's active period is set from 6th July 2026 to 2nd July 2027, with a total value of £69,876.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing buses or coaches with drivers. Small to medium enterprises in the transportation sector might find similar tenders advantageous for business expansion, especially in the public sector. The nature of the services required suggests that operators familiar with serving government entities and flexible enough to accommodate specific routes and schedules would be well-suited to pursue such opportunities. Engaging in similar contracts can bolster a business's portfolio, offering stable revenue streams over defined contracts' terms and enhancing market presence within the region.

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Notice Title

NDC0105-26 - Staff Mini Bus Service

Notice Description

Provision of Mini Bus Service for staff to and from Brynsworthy Environment Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06beb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060559-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,230 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2027 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
NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSTAPLE
Postcode
EX31 1DG
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
Not specified

Local Authority
North Devon
Electoral Ward
Barnstaple Central
Westminster Constituency
North Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAW AND TORRIDGE COACHES

Further Information

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