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title: "DCC: Lot 1 - 18th August 2025 PCV"
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# DCC: Lot 1 - 18th August 2025 PCV

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05c2c64a-db2b-4dab-a665-6ccbc6d55c09

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed a procurement process under its Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System, specifically Lot 1, for the provision of home to school transport services across the South West of England. The process, titled "DCC: Lot 1 - 18th August 2025 PCV," falls within the transport services industry category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilizing a restricted procedure. The tender process reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 2nd September 2025 and set to conclude on 3rd September 2030. The total contract value was estimated at £831,250, however, the awarded sum is slightly lower at £823,175. The procurement specifically caters to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive opportunity for businesses of this scale.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing home to school transport. With contracts awarded to Linden Holdings (Devon) Ltd, Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd, and Tamar Coaches Ltd for routes CHML028, SM022, and TAV002A respectively, there is clear potential for similar companies to enter this market segment. Businesses with a focus on passenger transport services that can deliver reliable and safe transportation solutions in accordance with the Devon County Council’s standards and conditions are well-suited to compete in future tenders within this framework. This contract not only facilitates business growth by ensuring steady work over five years but also enhances reputational value through association with a reputable contracting authority like Devon County Council.

## Notice

This is a mini-competition from Lot 1 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). For the supply and provision of one or more home to school transport contracts throughout Devon for eligible scholars. The projected duration of each contract is five 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. CHML028 SM022 TAV002A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09277658-b8b2-4bd9-8ac6-5de9ba77062d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £831,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £823,175 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | LINDEN HOLDINGS (DEVON; TAMAR COACHES; TAW & TORRIDGE COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 07:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09277658-b8b2-4bd9-8ac6-5de9ba77062d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09277658-b8b2-4bd9-8ac6-5de9ba77062d
  19th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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