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title: "NDC0105-26 - Staff Mini Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06beb0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# NDC0105-26 - Staff Mini Bus Service

Buyer: NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06beb0

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## Summary

North Devon District Council, located in Barnstaple, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of a staff mini bus service, under the tender title "NDC0105-26 - Staff Mini Bus Service". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting the hire of buses and coaches with a driver. The procurement method was limited, suitable for below-threshold acquisitions with limited competition. The contract was awarded to Taw and Torridge Coaches Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Merton, and will service the Brynsworthy Environment Centre area. The contract's active period is set from 6th July 2026 to 2nd July 2027, with a total value of £69,876.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing buses or coaches with drivers. Small to medium enterprises in the transportation sector might find similar tenders advantageous for business expansion, especially in the public sector. The nature of the services required suggests that operators familiar with serving government entities and flexible enough to accommodate specific routes and schedules would be well-suited to pursue such opportunities. Engaging in similar contracts can bolster a business's portfolio, offering stable revenue streams over defined contracts' terms and enhancing market presence within the region.

## Notice

Provision of Mini Bus Service for staff to and from Brynsworthy Environment Centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060559-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,230 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSTAPLE |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX31 1DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | North Devon |
| Electoral ward | Barnstaple Central |
| Westminster constituency | North Devon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAW AND TORRIDGE COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 07:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060559-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060559-2026
  29th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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