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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): MD343 Tiverton Town & Tiverton to Exeter (18th December 2024)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): MD343 Tiverton Town & Tiverton to Exeter (18th December 2024)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4db6583-3504-4c91-bc04-c6f2022534ff

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## Summary

Devon County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of public bus services titled "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): MD343 Tiverton Town & Tiverton to Exeter," under CPV classification 60000000 for transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The award was completed on 14 February 2025, with the contract set to run from 22 April 2025 to 21 April 2033 across various regions in England, United Kingdom. Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were identified as suitable suppliers for this tender, indicative of the council's encouragement towards wider participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with the capability to provide public transportation solutions. Given the long-term nature of the contract, spanning eight years, it offers a stable revenue stream for the successful supplier. The open procurement method utilised suggests that there was a fair chance for qualified companies to compete, making it an attractive opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their service offerings in the Devon region. The contract has been awarded to Dartline, a large-scale transport provider, indicating the competitive nature of the bidding process.

## 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 MD343

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115e7eba-d428-4495-810e-22365e3e5396 |
| 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 | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £197,631 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,000 |
| 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 | DARTLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115e7eba-d428-4495-810e-22365e3e5396

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115e7eba-d428-4495-810e-22365e3e5396
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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