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PHC26117 Supported Bus Service 2026 - Service 26

Awarded to D J WATTS COACH TRAVEL LIMITED

Torbay Council(buyer)

Published
Published 7 July 2026
Deadline
Closed 4 August 2026
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Overview

Torbay Council is seeking a new operator for supported bus service 26 (formerly service 60), following the incumbent operator's notice to quit on the 2024-awarded contract. The service will provide non-commercial bus routes in Paignton with improved frequency, extended operating hours, weekend service, and modern low or zero-emission vehicles, with potential overlap with a new enhanced service 27 connecting Paignton town centre to schools and Torbay Hospital. The estimated contract value is £350,000 and submissions close 4 August 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£350,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
7 July 2026
Questions by
17 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Public road transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£423,000
Award date
27 August 2026
Contract period
30 September 2026 → 31 March 2032
Contract length
5 years 6 months
Against estimate
21% above
Bids received
1
Winner
  • D J WATTS COACH TRAVEL LIMITED

This contract ends on 31 March 2032.

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About the winner

D J WATTS COACH TRAVEL LIMITED

Based in
Torquay
Public contracts won
1
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

1 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Transport services (excl. Waste transport) drew a median of 11 bids over the last 24 months; 9% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 50% · Quality 50%

  • Method Statement Questions30%
  • Technical Questions10%
  • Social Value10%
  • Pricing50%

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Market context

Typical award in Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

£49,950

Median of 11,672 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 8.5× the median.

Torbay Council in the last 12 months

71

contracts awarded, worth £31,283,664 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    3 September 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    7 July 2026

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