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title: "DCC: Lot 1 - 21st February 2025 PCV"
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published: "2025-03-06"
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# DCC: Lot 1 - 21st February 2025 PCV

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97318b8a-df59-4422-b7b7-6a138955df3d

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## Summary

Devon County Council has awarded a contract under the title "DCC: Lot 1 - 21st February 2025 PCV" for the provision of home-to-school transport services throughout Devon. This transport contract, specifically titled route "CRED038", falls under the industry category "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" with a specific classification for ambulance services. The procurement stage is at Award, following a Restricted procedure for this mini-competition from Lot 1 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, commencing on 10th March 2025, will run for five years until 9th March 2030. The total contract value amounts to £231,800, and it will serve the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to expand their operations within the essential public service sector of transport. Companies providing transport services, especially those with capabilities in safe and reliable student transportation, will be well-suited to compete. The potential for stable, long-term revenue aligned with public sector initiatives enhances business growth prospects. Devon County Council’s commitment to utilising a dynamic purchasing system ensures a competitive and transparent procurement environment, benefiting those who demonstrate quality and reliability in their service offerings.

## 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. CRED038

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52c5154-da8a-4fec-ac8a-f2dfdced0e3e |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £451,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £231,800 |
| 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 | LINDEN HOLDINGS (DEVON |

## 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

- 6 Mar 2025 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52c5154-da8a-4fec-ac8a-f2dfdced0e3e
- 6 Mar 2025 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900c0429-36d8-4c3f-b8ce-d7b0da0fe4ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52c5154-da8a-4fec-ac8a-f2dfdced0e3e
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900c0429-36d8-4c3f-b8ce-d7b0da0fe4ec
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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