---
title: "Stagecoach Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da9f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Stagecoach Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da9f

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the University of Exeter, in collaboration with Devon County Council, focuses on the "Stagecoach Contract," which relates to the subsidised University bus service that operates around the University, Intercampus Travel, and subsidised tickets. This particular procurement falls within the services industry category and is located in Exeter, United Kingdom (region UKK43). The procurement has reached the award stage, with the award date affirmed as 4th August 2026. Notably, this two-year agreement operates on a rolling basis reviewed annually. The contract has been directly awarded to Stagecoach Devon Limited, and its execution is set to begin on 30th August 2026, with the possibility of extension up to August 2028.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers within the public-service transport industry to establish or strengthen their presence in the educational transport sector. Businesses that specialise in providing reliable and efficient travel and bus services, especially those with the capability to manage subsidised ticketing systems and meet the unique demands of university environments, would find this contract particularly beneficial. The direct award method indicates a preference for suppliers able to meet specific logistical requirements, granting an edge to established providers like Stagecoach Devon Limited, which already holds expertise in such collaborations. Therefore, enterprises aspiring for growth within local government and educational procurement sectors should consider similar engagements to leverage long-term business prospects.

## Notice

This is for the Line 4 University subsidised Stagecoach service operating around the University, Intercampus Travel, Subsidised tickets, and travel from St David's Station to campus. This agreement is set up on a rolling basis and is reviewed annually. This notice is to cover 2-years.

### Procurement Information

DCC ran the original procurement and are contracted with Stagecoach, which is the reason we are subsidising the existing Stagecoach route rather than running a separate procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073484-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £312,022 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Additional buyers | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 63515000 - Travel services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 09:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073484-2026
- 4 Aug 2026 at 08:54 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073480-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073484-2026
  4th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073480-2026
  4th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- http://www.stagecoachbus.com
- https://devoneducationservices.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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