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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): WD055 YELVERTON - BUCKLAND MONACHORUM - TAVISTOCK / YELVERTON - DOUSLAND - TAVISTOCK / TAVISTOCK - PRINCETOWN - YELVERTON/BELLEVER (5th February 2025)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): WD055 YELVERTON - BUCKLAND MONACHORUM - TAVISTOCK / YELVERTON - DOUSLAND - TAVISTOCK / TAVISTOCK - PRINCETOWN - YELVERTON/BELLEVER (5th February 2025)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5ff927a-4ea3-49da-8f48-79af5d111bfd

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of a public bus service covering routes between Yelverton, Buckland Monachorum, Tavistock, Dousland, and Princetown to Yelverton/Bellever. This tender was part of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System and entailed a projected eight-year contract, effective from 22nd April 2025 to 21st April 2033. The procurement, classified under the transport services industry category, utilised an open procedure method, and was valued at approximately £342,598.9. The tender fell under the services category and was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering opportunities for growth within England, United Kingdom.

The awarded contract, dated 27th February 2025, to Oakleys Coaches, highlights an excellent opportunity for large transport companies seeking to secure long-term public transport contracts. This procurement initiative, open to SMEs, presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in transport services. Companies capable of delivering efficient and reliable public transport solutions can benefit from the stability and financial potential of an eight-year contract with proactive engagement with local councils such as Devon County Council.

## 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 WD055

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aadcce3-000a-4a4e-97ab-f48adfc57811 |
| 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 | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £342,598 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,849 |
| 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 | OAKLEYS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aadcce3-000a-4a4e-97ab-f48adfc57811

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aadcce3-000a-4a4e-97ab-f48adfc57811
  30th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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