DCC: Lot 1 - 7th April 2025 PCV

This public procurement process involves Devon County Council as the buyer, focusing on providing home-to-school transport services throughout the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "DCC: Lot 1 - 7th April 2025 PCV," falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with additional classification as ambulance services. The procurement stage for this process is complete, with an award issued to Greenslades Tours (Exeter) Ltd on 17th April 2025.

This contract is part of a restricted procedure under a selective procurement method, and covers a period from 22nd April 2025 to 21st April 2030. The total value of the awarded contract is £347,700. This contract represents a substantial opportunity for growth for businesses involved in transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the procurement's suitability criteria.

Companies with experience in providing school transportation or ambulance services could find this type of contract very lucrative, particularly those operating within or seeking to expand into the South West region. The structured and long-term nature of the contract provides stability and potential for further service expansion upon successful completion. Businesses equipped to comply with Devon County Council's standard conditions of contract and interested in forming strategic partnerships in public transport services would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements.