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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): SH165 Totnes - Broadhempston & Totnes - Follaton (27th November 2024)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): SH165 Totnes - Broadhempston & Totnes - Follaton (27th November 2024)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0448588a-ad85-4ada-81d2-f821e81b6b19

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for a public bus service in Devon, under Lot 5 of their Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). The tender, titled "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): SH165 Totnes - Broadhempston & Totnes - Follaton," is classified under transport services (excluding waste transport), with a contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st August 2033. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the contract's minimum value is £109,950, while the total value is £149,649. The service will operate within England, and the award was given to Country Bus on 2nd July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in public transportation. Companies capable of providing reliable and efficient bus services are well-suited to compete, especially those open to partnership with local councils in England. Although the contract prioritised small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the awarded supplier, Country Bus, is a large-scale business. Such opportunities are instrumental for firms looking to expand their portfolios in the public sector and enhance their service delivery within the UK.

## Notice

This is a mini-competition from Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). For the supply and provision of one or more public transport contracts throughout Devon. The projected duration of each contract is eight years however the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Standard Conditions of Contract still apply, and therefore either the contractor or DCC can give notice as per the terms and conditions to terminate the contract at any time. For the supply and provision of SH165

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deccdb03-3535-4c27-bc87-503d473bbb2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,649 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,950 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTRY BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deccdb03-3535-4c27-bc87-503d473bbb2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deccdb03-3535-4c27-bc87-503d473bbb2a
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.devon.gov.uk

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