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title: "DCC: Lot 1 - 11th August 2025 PCV"
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# DCC: Lot 1 - 11th August 2025 PCV

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1782fb80-f33c-4f07-8e9e-826c85a24e2e

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## Summary

Devon County Council, an established public sector organisation based in Exeter, has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of home to school transport services throughout Devon. This tender, titled "DCC: Lot 1 - 11th August 2025 PCV," falls under the "Transport services" industry category, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, ending on 11th August 2025. The contract period runs from 5th September 2025 to 4th September 2030. With an approximate total value of £475,000 GBP, this award was part of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System and includes routes awarded to two suppliers, Tamar Coaches Ltd and Bennett Private Hire. Key suppliers were identified through this process, with the award stage concluded by 18th September 2025.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transportation industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the involvement of Tamar Coaches Ltd and Bennett Private Hire, both SMEs. Such tenders can provide steady business growth through long-term contracts, fostering stable income streams over a five-year period. Ideal candidates for future opportunities of this nature would be transport providers capable of managing regular school runs and meeting safety, reliability, and capacity requirements as specified by the Devon County Council. For SMEs, especially those based in the South West of England, participating in tenders offered by Devon County Council can enhance visibility and establish a trusted relationship with a key public sector client.

## 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. ASB031 ASB012

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368f3b00-dd4b-499a-a800-ac3792c0e7b0 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2025 - 4 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £564,062 |
| 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 | BENNETT PRIVATE HIRE; TAMAR 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

- 18 Sep 2025 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368f3b00-dd4b-499a-a800-ac3792c0e7b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368f3b00-dd4b-499a-a800-ac3792c0e7b0
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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