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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): SH125 Marldon - Paignton - Stoke Gabriel (27th November 2024)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): SH125 Marldon - Paignton - Stoke Gabriel (27th November 2024)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79253b2c-37cc-4662-8f9f-dcbb8bb2bf8a

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed the award stage for the contract titled "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): SH125 Marldon - Paignton - Stoke Gabriel," under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport). This procurement process, identified by the tender number DVNCC001-DN748752-37226965, falls within the open procedure method and is a part of the council's Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. Specifically targeting services in Devon, United Kingdom, the contract is scheduled to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2033, with a contract value totalling £153,312. The awarded contract was announced on 2nd July 2025, in favour of Country Bus.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs within the transport services sector, as it involves long-term service provision over an eight-year period. The procurement process encourages the participation of a diverse range of businesses able to fulfil public transport needs. Given the competitive nature of the open procedure, companies offering innovative transport solutions, reliable service delivery, and robust infrastructure support are well-positioned to compete successfully. Engaging with contracts like this can help businesses enhance their portfolio and ensure sustained contribution to regional passenger transport services.

## 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 SH125

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac9886ad-8e40-4e12-a17b-bb77337302b1 |
| 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 | £153,312 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,950 |
| 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 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac9886ad-8e40-4e12-a17b-bb77337302b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac9886ad-8e40-4e12-a17b-bb77337302b1
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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