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title: "DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd April 2026 PCV"
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buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd April 2026 PCV

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41f2d306-a82a-41a4-aa85-482397cd65cc

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Devon County Council involves the award of a contract to provide home to school transport services across Devon. This is part of the Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System and is labelled as Lot 1: 23rd April 2026 PCV. The contract, valued at £220,400, will span from 5th May 2026 to 4th May 2031. Undertaken through a selective restricted procedure, the process is in the 'award' stage, with an active status as of 23rd April 2026. The primary industry categories include transport and ambulance services, with the delivery region specified as South West, United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services. Companies with expertise in providing school transportation can leverage this long-term contract to establish or expand operations in the South West region. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and enables growth possibilities through sustainable service provision over the five-year contract period. Engaging with Devon County Council could offer a strategic partnership for firms capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined in the award notice.

## 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. PILT003

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ee920c9-2c2c-4a9e-9f37-ca07059f192b |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 4 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,400 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARKS MINIBUS TRAVEL |

## 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

- 30 Apr 2026 at 06:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ee920c9-2c2c-4a9e-9f37-ca07059f192b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ee920c9-2c2c-4a9e-9f37-ca07059f192b
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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