---
title: "Bus Subsidy 2025 - Service 22"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055424"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055424.json"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-19"
---

# Bus Subsidy 2025 - Service 22

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055424

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Bus Subsidy 2025 - Service 22 was conducted by Torbay Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom. The tender, aimed at enhancing the frequency of bus services in Torquay, specifically on Service 22, falls under the public road transport services industry category. It involved a direct award procurement method due to the exclusive rights held by the supplier. The procurement was completed with the award contract activated as of 9th July 2025, and the service commenced from 11th July 2025, continuing until 24th May 2026. The procurement stage reached completion on 19th December 2025, following a contract award notice published on 26th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services industry, particularly those capable of delivering enhanced service frequencies and reliable public transport solutions. The contract was awarded to Stagecoach Devon Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, underscoring potential opportunities for similarly sized companies adept in road transport services and capable of operating under exclusive licensing agreements. Businesses seeking to expand in regions like the South West of England can leverage similar opportunities if they possess or can obtain the necessary regional operational rights and expertise in enhancing service delivery through infrastructural and logistical capabilities.

## Notice

Subsidised Bus Service for Service 22 - The subsidy is provided to support an additional double decker vehicle circulating on this line to increase frequency on the timetable from 20 to 15 minutes during daytime.

### Procurement Information

Exclusive Rights. The supplier holds the exclusive right to operate this bus service route as they hold license to operate the route.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084779-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 24 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,110 |
| Contracts value | £182,110 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGECOACH DEVON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 10:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084779-2025
- 26 Jun 2025 at 12:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035397-2025
- 26 Jun 2025 at 12:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035396-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084779-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035397-2025
  26th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035396-2025
  26th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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