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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): SH149 Totnes - The Willows Via Torbay Hospital (27th November 2024)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): SH149 Totnes - The Willows Via Torbay Hospital (27th November 2024)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b42e6cc-1022-4b03-af99-b24fe6774029

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of public bus services under Lot 5 of their Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The service, titled "Public Bus Service: SH149 Totnes - The Willows Via Torbay Hospital," will serve areas in Devon, England. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services excluding waste transport, utilised an open procedure. Notably, the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will continue until 31st August 2033. The awarded contract, valued at £86,950, was officially published on 18th September 2025 following the award status becoming active on 2nd July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specializing in public transport services. It is ideally suited for businesses looking to expand their operations within Devon, particularly those capable of providing robust and reliable transport services. Given the open procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports SME involvement. Businesses experienced in managing long-term contracts spanning up to eight years will find this opportunity extremely advantageous for sustained business growth in the transport sector.

## 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 SH149

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7096ab-a1e8-4bdd-9528-16866270766a |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,115 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,950 |
| 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 | COUNTRY BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7096ab-a1e8-4bdd-9528-16866270766a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7096ab-a1e8-4bdd-9528-16866270766a
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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