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Public Bus Service (Lot 5) TR386 Petrockstowe to Barnstaple

Devon County Council · Local authority

In brief

Devon County Council awarded transport work to Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd on 22 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £10,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 8 years, starting 30 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

This is a mini-competition from Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185-15) For the supply and provision of local bus service 386 Petrockstowe-Barnstaple, Fridays only (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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd (SME)£9,792
Awarded 22 October 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · notice 57d0a5dd-ebd2-4065-ae50-efa8cd595741-919265

Last time this was bought

Public Bus Service (Lot 5) ND663 Chulmleigh to South Molton

Won by
Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd
Awarded
29 July 2026
Value
£90,576

Matched on Devon County Council, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Devon County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

117

Awards

90

Suppliers it has used most for transport

  • Taw & Torridge Coaches Ltd3 contracts
  • Country Bus1 contract
  • Forward Travel1 contract
  • Greenslades Tours (Exeter) Ltd1 contract
  • Kingdoms Tours Ltd1 contract
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From notice 57d0a5dd-ebd2-4065-ae50-efa8cd595741-919265 on Contracts Finder, first published 27 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 October 2026.