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title: "DCC: Lot 1 - 26th February 2026 PCV"
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# DCC: Lot 1 - 26th February 2026 PCV

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ccba283-38e9-4a48-b9c2-46a882a539a2

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## Summary

Devon County Council has finalised the award of a contract for home-to-school transport services under Lot 1 of the Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport, with additional classifications for ambulance services. Located in the South West of England, this contract spans from 13 March 2026 to 12 March 2031. The procurement process employed a selective method known as a restricted procedure, and concluded the tender stage with an award on 2 March 2026, marking its completion.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in transport services, to engage with Devon County Council. With a total contract value of £567,150, SMEs capable of delivering reliable and efficient transport, such as Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, stand to benefit greatly. The long-term nature of the contract offers stable business growth potential, providing a chance for suitable businesses to establish a lasting partnership with a reputable local authority.

## Notice

This is a mini-competition from Lot 1 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). For the supply and provision of one or more home to school transport contracts throughout Devon for eligible scholars. The projected duration of each contract is five 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. TORR011 BID002

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d169155a-f043-44f7-9d87-2fe79a1fda57 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £522,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £567,150 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAW & TORRIDGE COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d169155a-f043-44f7-9d87-2fe79a1fda57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d169155a-f043-44f7-9d87-2fe79a1fda57
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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