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DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd July 2025 PCV

Exeter
Published 11 Sept, 2025
Contract Value
£1,306,250
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Devon County Council involves a mini-competition for home to school transport contracts under the Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The process, identified as "DCC: Lot 1 - 23rd July 2025 PCV," falls within the transport services industry (excluding waste transport) and targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. With a projected contract duration from 2nd September 2025 to 4th September 2030, the tender follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure.

Key dates included the tender period's conclusion on 23rd July 2025 and the award publication on 11th September 2025. This tender opens opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable home to school routes. Devon County Council's procurement, which awarded a contract worth £1,197,000, highlights opportunities for businesses like Tamar Coaches Ltd, Ivybridge & District CTA, and Marks Minibus Travel, all of which were successful bidders.

SMEs in the region, particularly those with existing capability in route management and pupil transport, would benefit greatly from engaging in similar tenders for future growth and expansion within public transport sectors.

Notice Description

This is a mini-competition from Lot 1 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15). For the supply and provision of one or more home to school transport contracts throughout Devon for eligible scholars. The projected duration of each contract is five years however the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Standard Conditions of Contract still apply, and therefore either the contractor or DCC can give notice as per the terms and conditions to terminate the contract at any time.

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Lot Information0 Lots
No lot information available.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7dd5cba-2146-4db3-9a49-f080d85d9a8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Awardee Scale
SME
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£1,306,250
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,197,000
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is five years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

DCC
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
EXETER
EX2 4QD
South West
England
TLK4 Devon

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded
SME
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Number of Suppliers
3
Awards Value
£1,197,000

Documents & Links

External resources and data downloads

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-b5fd17-f7dd5cba-2146-4db3-9a49-f080d85d9a8a

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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