Award

Home to School Transport Lot 1 Routes 252, Car2, 338, 400, 402, 403, 406, 423A, 433, 435, 451, 527, 529, BH24, BH55 and BH58

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

17 Sep 2024 at 13:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Home to School Transport Lot 1 Routes 252, Car2, 338, 400, 402, 403, 406, 423A, 433, 435, 451, 527, 529, BH24, BH55 and BH58" under the industry category of taxi services. The contract was awarded on 17th August 2024 following a selective procurement method (Restricted procedure), and it will run from 27th August 2024 to 31st August 2028. The total value of the contract is £1,120,000. The services will be delivered within England, United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in transportation services, such as taxi firms. Given its emphasis on supporting SMEs and VCSEs, smaller, community-focused businesses may find this contract particularly well-suited to their capacities. The arrangement includes regular, reliable work over a multi-year period, which can offer stable revenue streams and the potential for long-term partnerships with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home to School Transport Lot 1 Routes 252, Car2, 338, 400, 402, 403, 406, 423A, 433, 435, 451, 527, 529, BH24, BH55 and BH58

Notice Description

Home To School Transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-088cec01-9b38-432f-87ef-4dcbabdbd09f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f209ae-0756-4fc5-b63b-13b9bf684e75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,120,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,120,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Elliott
Contact Email
jackie.elliott@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1325405496

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S & R CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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