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Tender: Torbay Council: Supported Bus Service 26 Replacement and Enhancement (Paignton, 2026)

Released 4 months ago

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Won byStagecoach Devon Limited

Contract value£145K

Term12 monthsSept 2026 to Aug 2027

Awarded21 July 2026

With this buyer3 contracts23 contracts in total

Closed04 Aug 2026

Est. valueEstimate£160K to £750K

LocationSouth West

AgencyTorbay Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Submissions closedClosed Tue, 4 Aug 2026

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Torbay Council is seeking a supplier to replace and enhance the supported Paignton bus service renumbered to Service 26 after the existing operator served notice on the contract awarded in 2024 for Non-Commercial Bus Services Lot 4 (Service 60). The council aims to retain the existing network in line with its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and to improve routes with increased frequency, additional earlier and later services and weekend coverage, extensions to key locations not currently served, and operation with modern, low-floor, zero- or low-emission vehicles. A new Service 27 is proposed to replace and improve Services 28 and 30 between Paignton town centre and schools in Torquay, operating all day and connecting to Torbay Hospital; overlap with Service 26 may occur in areas such as Shorton Valley and Preston Down Road but is not confirmed. Torbay Council and Devon County Council are establishing a combined Enhanced Bus Partnership.

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