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title: "DCC: Lot 1 - 14th October 2024 PCV"
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# DCC: Lot 1 - 14th October 2024 PCV

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f08ee93-8340-47c0-b68b-8fd4e8fff007

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed a procurement process for "DCC: Lot 1 - 14th October 2024 PCV", focusing on the provision of home-to-school transport services in the South West of England. The procurement utilised a restricted procedure within the passenger transport industry, excluding waste transport services. The tender, valued at £712,500, commenced with an end date of 14th October 2024 and concluded with the contract period set to start on 4th November 2024 and end on 3rd November 2029. Notably, the procurement process was marked by its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The award phase culminated on 17th October 2024, with Bernie Taxi Services and Tally Ho Coaches Ltd being selected as suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in transport services, particularly those within the South West region. The long-term nature of the contracts, lasting five years, offers substantial business growth potential through sustained income and service provision. Businesses with expertise in passenger transport—such as taxi services and coach companies—are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement of prominent local companies such as Bernie Taxi Services and Tally Ho Coaches Ltd underscores the accessibility and appeal of this market segment for other SMEs seeking to expand their operational footprint.

## 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. TAV017 IVY021 IVY031

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7260c0e8-5fb3-4035-8dad-7b0d358d9164 |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £712,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £490,200 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BERNIE TAXI SERVICES; TALLY HO 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

- 29 Oct 2024 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7260c0e8-5fb3-4035-8dad-7b0d358d9164

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7260c0e8-5fb3-4035-8dad-7b0d358d9164
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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