DCC: Lot 1 - 9th June 2025 PCV
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The procurement process, initiated by Devon County Council, sought to establish contracts for home-to-school transport services across Devon under Lot 1 of their Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. The primary industry category is Transport Services (excluding Waste transport), with additional classification under Ambulance Services. This procurement was executed through a selective method following a restricted procedure, and the tender stage is now complete.
The process concluded with an awarding decision made on 10th June 2025. The contracted services will commence on 16th June 2025 and are scheduled to run until 22nd June 2030, covering the South West region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value was estimated at £570,000 GBP, with awarded contracts valued at £743,850 GBP.
This tender offers significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with its suitability criteria which favour non-VCSE SMEs. The awarded contracts went to Linden Holdings (Devon) Ltd and Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd, underlining the need for businesses capable of providing reliable and safe transport services. Enterprises specialising in logistics, transport services, and particularly those with experience in passenger conveyance, are especially well-positioned to leverage such tenders for strategic growth and regional expansion.
The long-term nature of the contract ensures a stable business environment, conducive to planning and executing service delivery over five years.
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 Devon County Council can give notice as per the terms and conditions to terminate the contract at any time.
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The contract period is five years.
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