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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): WD118 Tavistock - Okehampton via Lydford (20th November 2024)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): WD118 Tavistock - Okehampton via Lydford (20th November 2024)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64e8c34b-45cf-48f1-b06e-f833a4084db5

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## Summary

Devon County Council, based in Exeter, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): WD118 Tavistock - Okehampton via Lydford". This contract forms part of the Lot 5 mini-competition under the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The service, classified under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport), will operate in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with Stagecoach Devon LTD chosen as the supplier. The contract runs from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2033, with a total value of GBP 510,172. Key dates include the tender end date on 20th November 2024 and the award publication date on 27th February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for transport service providers capable of delivering consistent and reliable public bus services. Companies like Stagecoach Devon LTD, which have a substantial presence in the region, are well-suited for such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in the transport sector may find this type of long-term public service contract beneficial for expanding their operations and solidifying their market position within Devon.

## 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 WD118

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b69008a-3127-48b3-8368-5ba60133bb85 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2025 - 4 Jan 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £510,172 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £321,697 |
| 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

- 27 Feb 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b69008a-3127-48b3-8368-5ba60133bb85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b69008a-3127-48b3-8368-5ba60133bb85
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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