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title: "DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd July 2025 PCV"
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# DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd July 2025 PCV

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7dd5cba-2146-4db3-9a49-f080d85d9a8a

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Devon County Council involves a mini-competition for home to school transport contracts under the Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The process, identified as "DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd July 2025 PCV," falls within the transport services industry (excluding waste transport) and targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. With a projected contract duration from 2nd September 2025 to 4th September 2030, the tender follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. Key dates included the tender period's conclusion on 23rd July 2025 and the award publication on 11th September 2025.

This tender opens opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable home to school routes. Devon County Council's procurement, which awarded a contract worth £1,197,000, highlights opportunities for businesses like Tamar Coaches Ltd, Ivybridge & District CTA, and Marks Minibus Travel, all of which were successful bidders. SMEs in the region, particularly those with existing capability in route management and pupil transport, would benefit greatly from engaging in similar tenders for future growth and expansion within public transport sectors.

## Notice

This is a mini-competition from Lot 1 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). For the supply and provision of one or more home to school transport contracts throughout Devon for eligible scholars. The projected duration of each contract is five 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. COOM149B DART031 IVY032 BR004 TAV014C

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8827b056-f7c2-428b-9730-24a36e9e37b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 4 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,306,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,197,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | IVYBRIDGE & DISTRICT CTA; MARKS MINIBUS TRAVEL; TAMAR COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8827b056-f7c2-428b-9730-24a36e9e37b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8827b056-f7c2-428b-9730-24a36e9e37b7
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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