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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): SH038 Ivybridge - Exeter (26th September 2024)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): SH038 Ivybridge - Exeter (26th September 2024)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58a9f491-5c4e-437f-8b26-3277d7a27735

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed the procurement process for the public bus service for the route SH038 Ivybridge to Exeter, under the title "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): SH038 Ivybridge - Exeter (26th September 2024)". This tender falls under the transport services industry category and involves the provision of a public transport service across Devon, with a contract period commencing on 4th November 2024 and ending on 4th November 2032. The process employed an open procedure and resulted in an award notice published on 13th November 2024. The contract’s estimated value initially was £525,162, but the awarded value is £289,214. This contract presents a significant opportunity for the provision of transport services in the UK, particularly within the Devon region. The awarded contract was given to Stagecoach Devon LTD, which is identified as the supplier.

This tender provides opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in transport services. With a substantial contract duration of eight years, there is potential for sustained revenue and long-term business stability. SMEs were deemed suitable for this tender, enabling smaller enterprises to compete and collaborate under the dynamic purchasing system set by Devon County Council. The contracting authority, Devon County Council, based in Exeter, offers a contact point for further queries, Stephen Western, thus facilitating direct engagement to clarify any procurement details. This emphasizes the value placed on community-focused transport solutions and encourages participation from businesses aiming to establish or expand their market presence in public transport provision.

## Notice

This is a mini-competition from Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). For the supply and provision of one or more public transport contracts throughout Devon. The projected duration of each contract is eight 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. For the supply and provision of SH038

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c39da2-9917-4aa0-b261-e386a80001dd |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,162 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £289,214 |
| 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

- 13 Nov 2024 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c39da2-9917-4aa0-b261-e386a80001dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c39da2-9917-4aa0-b261-e386a80001dd
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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