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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): MD369 Morchard Bishop - Exeter via Crediton (20th November 2024)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): MD369 Morchard Bishop - Exeter via Crediton (20th November 2024)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da54d5dc-9563-441d-b427-4e165b95317e

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Devon County Council for the provision of a public bus service, specifically titled "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): MD369 Morchard Bishop - Exeter via Crediton." This falls under the transport services industry category. The contract, which was awarded through an open procedure, aims to service locations throughout Devon, England. The procurement stage of this process is complete, with key dates including the tender end date on 20th November 2024 and a contract period starting from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2033. The contract's value is £213,000 with a minimum value of £154,563.66, awarded to Stagecoach Devon LTD.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the public transport sector, particularly those capable of fulfilling long-term service contracts. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to compete, reinforcing the procurement's potential to support smaller local businesses. Companies offering efficient and reliable transport services throughout Devon stand to benefit from this contract, bolstered by a stable, eight-year partnership with the Devon County Council.

## 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 MD369

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43dafa0d-00b7-4c9a-af43-caa6f106498b |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £213,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,563 |
| 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

- 27 Feb 2025 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43dafa0d-00b7-4c9a-af43-caa6f106498b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43dafa0d-00b7-4c9a-af43-caa6f106498b
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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