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title: "DCC: Lot 1 - 7th April 2026 PCV"
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# DCC: Lot 1 - 7th April 2026 PCV

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baa04844-477a-4b38-b0be-fd9cc38305e1

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## Summary

Devon County Council, based in Exeter, has completed the award phase for its public procurement contract titled "DCC: Lot 1 - 7th April 2026 PCV", classified under Transport services and Ambulance services. The procurement involves the provision of home to school transport throughout Devon, within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Following a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, the contract commenced on 20th April 2026 and is set to end on 26th April 2031. The total value of the contract awarded is £967,100 GBP, with key suppliers including Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd and Holsworthy Ltd. The award was published on 23rd April 2026, marking a significant step in the procurement process.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs like transport providers specialising in school transport services. As part of Devon County Council's Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System, there is potential for businesses adept at logistical and passenger transport services to expand their market reach within the educational sector. Suitable candidates include companies that can offer consistent, reliable services over the long term, benefitting from the five-year engagement outlined in the contract conditions. The collaboration with established suppliers underscores the council's commitment to utilising local resources to enhance public services.

## 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. HOLS019 CHML032 TORR008

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c18db721-97cd-4775-91cc-754124adad0a |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £831,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £967,100 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | HOLSWORTHY; 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

- 23 Apr 2026 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c18db721-97cd-4775-91cc-754124adad0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c18db721-97cd-4775-91cc-754124adad0a
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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