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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN075 Newton Abbot Hospital - Newtake Estate/Decoy (4th June 2025)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN075 Newton Abbot Hospital - Newtake Estate/Decoy (4th June 2025)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f04ef38-98a9-43ed-92fe-28a272419220

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN075 Newton Abbot Hospital - Newtake Estate/Decoy," managed by Devon County Council, falls under the transport services industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The pertinent procurement stage is the award phase, with the contract being finalised on 19th June 2025. This open procedure had a tender closing date of 4th June 2025 and the contract period spans from 31st August 2025 to 31st August 2033. The value of the contract stands at £173,467, with a minimum value initially set at £100,000. The buyer, Devon County Council, seeks to enhance passenger transport across Devon, targeting a wider public service improvement through the dynamic purchasing system, CP1185 15.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with strengths in providing efficient public transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract, allowing for potential business growth in terms of financial returns and reputation within the public transport sector. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment, inviting capable firms to deliver substantial services over an eight-year period. Large-scale enterprises, such as Country Bus, which was awarded this contract, illustrate the contract's capacity to attract well-established providers, yet SMEs with innovative solutions and efficient service models may find a strong footing in such procurement opportunities.

## 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 TN075

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc80243-4563-403e-a9ac-8801a42dfaa6 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,467 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,468 |
| 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

- 15 Oct 2025 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc80243-4563-403e-a9ac-8801a42dfaa6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc80243-4563-403e-a9ac-8801a42dfaa6
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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