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04 Aug 2026 at 09:00

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04 Aug 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Exeter, in collaboration with Devon County Council, focuses on the "Stagecoach Contract," which relates to the subsidised University bus service that operates around the University, Intercampus Travel, and subsidised tickets. This particular procurement falls within the services industry category and is located in Exeter, United Kingdom (region UKK43). The procurement has reached the award stage, with the award date affirmed as 4th August 2026. Notably, this two-year agreement operates on a rolling basis reviewed annually. The contract has been directly awarded to Stagecoach Devon Limited, and its execution is set to begin on 30th August 2026, with the possibility of extension up to August 2028.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers within the public-service transport industry to establish or strengthen their presence in the educational transport sector. Businesses that specialise in providing reliable and efficient travel and bus services, especially those with the capability to manage subsidised ticketing systems and meet the unique demands of university environments, would find this contract particularly beneficial. The direct award method indicates a preference for suppliers able to meet specific logistical requirements, granting an edge to established providers like Stagecoach Devon Limited, which already holds expertise in such collaborations. Therefore, enterprises aspiring for growth within local government and educational procurement sectors should consider similar engagements to leverage long-term business prospects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Stagecoach Contract

Notice Description

This is for the Line 4 University subsidised Stagecoach service operating around the University, Intercampus Travel, Subsidised tickets, and travel from St David's Station to campus. This agreement is set up on a rolling basis and is reviewed annually. This notice is to cover 2-years.

Procurement Information

DCC ran the original procurement and are contracted with Stagecoach, which is the reason we are subsidising the existing Stagecoach route rather than running a separate procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073484-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£312,022 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Additional Buyers

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
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
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAGECOACH DEVON

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