---
title: "Passenger Transport DPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f661"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f661.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-16"
---

# Passenger Transport DPS

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f661

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## Summary

Devon County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Passenger Transport DPS," specifically concerning SEND school passenger transport services. This procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is overseen by Devon County Council, a public authority operating within the sub-central government classification. The project is located in the UKK43 region, including the locality of Exeter, United Kingdom. Key dates include the publication of the pipeline notice on 16 December 2025, with a future notice expected by 31 March 2026. The planned contract period is from 2 April 2027 to 1 April 2037, signalling long-term opportunities in the transport services sector.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport, with a focus on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school transport. Companies with capabilities in providing health and social work services, particularly those interested in long-term placements, should consider competing for this tender. As the procurement process is in the planning stage, interested organisations should prepare for further communications around March 2026. Engaging with this opportunity could lead to substantial business growth and a steady contractual relationship with a respected governmental authority.

## Notice

SEND school passenger transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083204-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 1 Apr 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLK43 Devon CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 10:33 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083204-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083204-2025
  16th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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