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title: "DCC: Lot 1 - 16th February 2026 PCV"
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# DCC: Lot 1 - 16th February 2026 PCV

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-935d488f-26b8-46bc-b7e6-a02102cd2627

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Devon County Council seeking providers for home to school transport services under the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender pertains to Lot 1 with a specific award title "DCC: Lot 1 - 16th February 2026 PCV," classified under transport services excluding waste transport, with additional consideration for ambulance services. The procurement used a restricted procedure, inviting selective competition, with key dates highlighting the end of the tender period on 16 February 2026 and contract services starting from 2 March 2026 and continuing until 1 March 2031. This opportunity covers the region of South West in the United Kingdom, targeting businesses in the services industry.

This contract creates valuable opportunities for growth particularly for businesses specialising in transport services. The competition opened under a restricted procedure favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are well-suited to bid for such transport service contracts. Devon County Council acts as the buyer, demonstrating their commitment to working with capable suppliers by awarding Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd, a recognised SME, the contract valued at £234,650. Businesses equipped to provide reliable transport solutions and adept at meeting service conditions within the county setting have the potential to prosper under contracts like these.

## 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. TORR006

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78fe436-2a86-4962-92e4-119fd1e66775 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £234,650 |
| 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 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78fe436-2a86-4962-92e4-119fd1e66775

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78fe436-2a86-4962-92e4-119fd1e66775
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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