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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): ND303 Barnstaple - Woolacombe (4th September 2024)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): ND303 Barnstaple - Woolacombe (4th September 2024)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba2bc26b-c314-4f74-b831-5f7af62b5f6a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): ND303 Barnstaple - Woolacombe" was led by Devon County Council and falls under the transport services industry category. Located in Devon, England, the tender involves the provision of public transport services, with a projected duration of eight years starting from 14th October 2024 until 14th October 2032. The procurement has now reached the award stage, with important dates including the tender period closing on 4th September 2024 and the contract award date on 12th September 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the minimum value of the contract is set at £138,610, with the total contract value being £205,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector to expand their operations within Devon. SMEs looking to grow their presence in public transport provision are particularly suited to compete for such contracts. The long duration of the contract provides a stable revenue stream and a chance to secure a lasting business relationship with Devon County Council, a reputable contracting authority. The open procedure ensures a fair bidding process, making it accessible for eligible businesses to participate and innovate in the region’s public transport system.

## 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 ND303

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a564ddc7-21a8-46b0-bc54-efd9961d88ea |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 14 Oct 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £205,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,610 |
| 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

- 5 Nov 2024 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a564ddc7-21a8-46b0-bc54-efd9961d88ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a564ddc7-21a8-46b0-bc54-efd9961d88ea
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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