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title: "Local Bus Service (Lot 5) ED899 Sidmouth - Seaton via Beer (19/07/2024)"
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# Local Bus Service (Lot 5) ED899 Sidmouth - Seaton via Beer (19/07/2024)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46e546d7-a3ea-4799-a843-08f4c08583f0

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves Devon County Council issuing an open tender for the provision of the ED899 bus route from Sidmouth to Seaton via Beer. This contract falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport. The tender period concluded on 19 July 2024, with the contract being awarded on 13 August 2024. The contract, valued at £575,280, is set to commence on 2 September 2024 and will run until 1 September 2032. It covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the transport services sector, particularly for businesses equipped to handle extensive bus routes. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement process highlights their eligibility. The awarded contractor, AVMT Buses LTD, indicates that established bus service providers with the capacity to fulfil regional transportation needs could greatly benefit from such opportunities. With a comprehensive supply requirement spanning several months, this tender provides a stable, long-term contract that can promote business expansion and operational stability.

## Notice

This is a mini competition from Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). 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. For provision of bus route ED899.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd55ffd-a04c-4099-8506-9c4454ae18e4 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £575,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,910 |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVMT BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd55ffd-a04c-4099-8506-9c4454ae18e4
- 17 Sep 2024 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da8de80-327e-4ca2-8e77-2304615cdb25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd55ffd-a04c-4099-8506-9c4454ae18e4
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da8de80-327e-4ca2-8e77-2304615cdb25
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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