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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN178 Newton Abbot - Whiddon Down (9th January 2025)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5): TN178 Newton Abbot - Whiddon Down (9th January 2025)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e44b6492-f338-4687-ba71-4326ad9f10c1

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## Summary

Devon County Council, based in Exeter, England, conducted a successful procurement process for the provision of a public bus service from Newton Abbot to Whiddon Down, identified as Lot 5. This opportunity, part of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System, falls under the transport services industry category. The open procedure method was used to facilitate this tender. The initial tender period ended on 9th January 2025, with the award made active on 14th February 2025. The contract, valued at £64,950, is scheduled to commence on 22nd April 2025 and continue until 22nd April 2033.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to participate, indicating a favourable landscape for smaller businesses looking to expand their footprint in public transportation. Large enterprises, like the successful supplier Country Bus, also stand to benefit from long-term contracts that offer stable, predictable revenue over extended periods. Businesses with capabilities in managing public transport services and operating efficiently in dynamic community environments would find this contract especially advantageous for growth.

## 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 TN178

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b32d08a-ac4f-41f8-b947-2f1aba919641 |
| 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 | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | £103,403 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,950 |
| 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 | COUNTRY BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b32d08a-ac4f-41f8-b947-2f1aba919641

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b32d08a-ac4f-41f8-b947-2f1aba919641
  30th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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