Devon County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Home-to-School Transport Contracts in Devon

Awarded 01 Sep 2025

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Awarded01 Sep 2025
Value£1,197,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 3y 10mo5y term, 23% elapsed
Awarded 1 Sept 2025Expires 3 Sept 2030

Devon County Council awarded a contract to Tamar Coaches Ltd, Ivybridge & District CTA, and Marks Minibus Travel for the supply and provision of one or more home-to-school transport contracts throughout Devon for eligible scholars.

The contract was awarded through a mini-competition from Lot 1 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185 15).

The projected duration of each contract is five years, subject to the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Standard Conditions of Contract, which allow either the contractor or DCC to give notice to terminate at any time.

The contract value is AUD 1,197,000.

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