Public bus services (Lot 5 ) - Plymouth City Council 28387 Various Plymouth bus services
Devon County CouncilEstimated Value
£839,796 – £0
Deadline
29 May 2026
Published
15 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
This is a mini-competition from Lot 5 of the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (CP1185-15)\r \r For the supply and provision of various local bus services within Plymouth.\r 13 Plymouth - Lake View Close\r 13S St Budeaux local service\r 14 Plymouth - Derriford via HMS Drake\r 27 Plymouth - Derriford via Estover\r \r The projected duration of the contract is five 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. \r
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This contract is for a five‑year supply of several local bus routes in Plymouth, run under the Devon County Council Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (Lot 5). It’s aimed at bus operators who can provide the listed services and meet the council’s standard contract conditions.
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Award Details
Stagecoach South West,Plymouth Citybus Ltd
£4,198,981
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Jas Cars Ltd
3 contracts wonlatest 1 Aug 2026ends 5 Jul 2031£1m
total awarded
- 2
Stagecoach South West
3 contracts wonlatest 24 Jul 2026ends 31 Aug 2034£950,533
total awarded
- 3
Taw and Torridge Coaches Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 1 Aug 2026ends 22 May 2034£361,440
total awarded
- 4
Ivybridge Taxis Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 1 Aug 2026£2m
total awarded
- 5
Stagecoach Devon Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 1 Aug 2026£2m
total awarded
Jas Cars Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Devon County CouncilKey Dates
Published
15 September 2026
Submission deadline
29 May 2026
Notice type
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