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title: "Public Bus Service (Lot 5) RD&E P&R (30/10/23)"
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# Public Bus Service (Lot 5) RD&E P&R (30/10/23)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f96e117d-5721-4732-a30b-e216f5f5e810

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## Summary

The Devon County Council has recently completed the procurement process for a public bus service under Lot 5 of their Dynamic Purchasing System. This tender, titled "Public Bus Service (Lot 5) RD&E P&R (30/10/23)," falls within the transport services category. Covering England, the contract is valued at £100,000 and spans from 9 December 2024 to 8 December 2032. Notably, the procurement utilised an open procedure, and the associated tender period concluded on 30 October 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly large companies similar to the awarded supplier, Dartline. Given the contract's extensive duration and scope, firms with capabilities in managing long-term transport projects could find this type of tender highly beneficial for business growth. The partnership with Devon County Council could enhance their market presence and operational scale within the UK’s transport sector.

## Notice

This is a mini competition from Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Dynamic Purchasing System For the supply and provision of one or more bus routes. The projected duration of the contract is 8 years however the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Standard Conditions of contract still apply, and therefore either the contractors or DCC can give notice as per the terms and conditions to terminate the contract at any time. For provision of bus route RD&E P&R.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/486ec677-2dac-4526-94c6-f3d17f42c343 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 31 Oct 2024 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/486ec677-2dac-4526-94c6-f3d17f42c343

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/486ec677-2dac-4526-94c6-f3d17f42c343
  31st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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