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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): EXD Digby - Exeter City Centre"
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published: "2024-09-23"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): EXD Digby - Exeter City Centre

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d4dc965-2035-48d3-bf70-4ace0dd2b37c

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed an open procurement process for the Public Bus Service (Lot 5) for the route from Digby to Exeter City Centre. The contract, valued at £920,104 for transport services, was awarded to Stagecoach Devon Ltd. The service will commence on 2nd September 2024 and run until 1st September 2032. The procurement falls under the transport industry category and takes place in England, UK. Devon County Council managed this tender through an open procedure with the tender period closing on 19th July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of managing bus routes. With an eight-year contract, it provides a stable and profitable opportunity for large transport companies. Smaller enterprises or SMEs that meet the suitability criteria could also find this an advantageous project. The contract's substantial duration allows for long-term planning and investment, fostering business growth within the public transportation sector.

## Notice

This is a mini competition from Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Dynamic Purchasing System For the supply and provision of one or more bus routes. The projected duration of the contract is 8 years however the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Standard Conditions of contract still apply, and therefore either the contractors or DCC can give notice as per the terms and conditions to terminate the contract at any time.\r For provision of bus route EXD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6293ffc9-f6d2-4a21-bea3-cd5cee76e8e6 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £920,104 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £920,104 |
| 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 | STAGECOACH DEVON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6293ffc9-f6d2-4a21-bea3-cd5cee76e8e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6293ffc9-f6d2-4a21-bea3-cd5cee76e8e6
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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