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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): ND031SUN Ilfracombe - Woolacombe (19th February 2025)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): ND031SUN Ilfracombe - Woolacombe (19th February 2025)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0ab955b-34a5-4143-ac43-667044956a3d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the public bus service known as ND031SUN from Ilfracombe to Woolacombe, organised by Devon County Council, has reached the award stage. This particular procurement is categorised under transport services, excluding waste transport, and falls within the services industry category. It covers a location within England, United Kingdom. The tender was part of a mini-competition under Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The open procedure procurement method was used, resulting in a contract that is set to commence on 25th May 2025 and conclude on 25th May 2033. The total estimated contract value is £4,987, with the final award being granted to Stagecoach Devon Ltd on 4th April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of delivering consistent and reliable public transport solutions. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning eight years, provides a stable revenue stream for successful bidders. It is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs due to its inclusivity measures aligning with Devon County Council's procurement strategy. Businesses with established operations in Devon, or those looking to expand their presence in the region, may find this contract especially appealing, given the strategic importance of the route and the necessity for high-quality service provision.

## 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 ND031SUN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7fbf552-fe59-459f-b7a0-bf02eeaa839f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,987 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,986 |
| 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

- 12 Jun 2025 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7fbf552-fe59-459f-b7a0-bf02eeaa839f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7fbf552-fe59-459f-b7a0-bf02eeaa839f
  12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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