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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5) ND300 Ilfracombe - Lynmouth"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5) ND300 Ilfracombe - Lynmouth

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a892f6a-0c90-4ce3-a8dc-807aba1c7d3c

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Devon County Council involves the award of a contract for the provision of a public bus service running the ND300 route between Ilfracombe and Lynmouth. This tender falls under the 'Transport services (excluding waste transport)' category and is part of the selective, restricted procedure method. The procurement process has been completed with Stagecoach South West being awarded the contract. The contract is valued at £386,379.84 and extends from 22nd June 2026 to 21st June 2034. The initial tendering stage concluded on 1st April 2026, following the tender period beginning in late May and running until the end of August each year. Located in England, this procurement is designed to support the region's transport infrastructure.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those with the capability to manage and operate local bus routes. The selective procurement method favours experienced service providers familiar with the regulatory framework of such a contract. Enterprises eligible to tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although this opportunity is not restricted to voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses well-suited to compete in such procurement will possess expertise in passenger transport and the operational capacity for long-term service delivery, which aligns with the extensive contract duration set by Devon County Council.

## 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 local bus service 300 operating between Ilfracombe and Lynmouth daily between late May and the end of August. The projected duration of the contract is eight years, however the Devon County Council (DCC) 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. ND300

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b325485-8925-4f37-86b6-8180e9bff399 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2026 - 22 May 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £386,379 |
| 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 SOUTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b325485-8925-4f37-86b6-8180e9bff399

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b325485-8925-4f37-86b6-8180e9bff399
  2nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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