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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TR372 (2nd April 2025)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TR372 (2nd April 2025)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92f5fdc1-2e12-4e6c-9e2d-edc9d76dd800

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## Summary

The procurement process concluded by Devon County Council involved the award for the "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TR372 (2nd April 2025)", which falls under the transport services industry category. This tender involved the provision of public transport contracts across Devon, with a contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 1st September 2033. The procurement followed an open procedure and was part of a dynamic purchasing system. The overall contract value amounts to £131,750. The procurement reached the award stage as of 18th July 2025, indicating a successful completion with an active status as of the most recent update on 18th September 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the provision of transport services. With Devon County Council overseeing procurement, businesses specialising in dynamic transport solutions can benefit from the long-term, eight-year contract duration, providing stable revenue potential. The contract's adaptability to notices of termination offers flexibility for organisations to manage resources effectively. Stagecoach Devon, a large supplier with substantial experience in the sector, has been awarded this contract, setting a precedent for experienced transport service providers to compete in similar future tenders.

## 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 TR372

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d9e959-5ab8-4265-ae13-c9b55f3a81db |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £131,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,750 |
| 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

- 18 Sep 2025 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d9e959-5ab8-4265-ae13-c9b55f3a81db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d9e959-5ab8-4265-ae13-c9b55f3a81db
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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