Devon County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Public Bus Service (Lot 5) TR017 Bideford to Northam

Awarded 06 Oct 2026

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Awarded06 Oct 2026
Value£361,440.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 7y 7mo7y 8mo term, 4% elapsed
Awarded 6 Oct 2026Expires 21 May 2034

This is a mini-competition from Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185-15) Public Bus Service (Lot 5) TN360 Bridford to Exeter For the supply and provision of local bus service 17 operating between Bideford and Westward Ho!

Monday to Friday (Except Public Holidays).

The projected duration of the contract is eight years, however the Devon County Council (DCC) 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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