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title: "Operation of Land Train (Dotto), Ilfracombe, Devon."
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# Operation of Land Train (Dotto), Ilfracombe, Devon.

Buyer: NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd4f3317-c8eb-4f7a-9069-21caa7f7296d

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## Summary

The North Devon District Council is seeking to award a contract for the operation of the Land Train (Dotto) service in Ilfracombe, Devon. This public procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the tender period closing on 25th February 2019. The estimated value of the contract is £114,000, and the successful bidder will be expected to commence operations from 4th April 2019, for a duration of three years. This opportunity falls under the public road transport services industry category and is being conducted through an open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services and local tourism. Companies that can operate public transport services and engage with the local community would be particularly well-suited to compete, supporting their growth by potentially securing a long-term contract with a local authority. Engaging in this process may enhance business visibility and foster relationships with local stakeholders in the South West region.

## Notice

Operation of Land Train (Dotto), Ilfracombe, Devon. The Tender documents are available at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee9cb05-6ff7-4243-a246-edf02cbfc5ac |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2019 - 3 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | COMMERCIAL ROAD |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX31 1DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | North Devon |
| Electoral ward | Barnstaple Central |
| Westminster constituency | North Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2019 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee9cb05-6ff7-4243-a246-edf02cbfc5ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee9cb05-6ff7-4243-a246-edf02cbfc5ac
  28th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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