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Home to School Transport IT System

REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Sep 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Home to School Transport IT System," an information technology services contract aimed at enhancing transport route planning from home to school. The award was made under the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 Framework using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £135,700, runs from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028, with the option for an additional 12-month extension. This procurement falls within the broader industry category of information technology services and will be executed in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract award was announced on 3 September 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in route planning systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such opportunities, given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender process. The successful supplier, Digital Dispatch (Intl) Ltd, part of DDS Wireless, reflects the council's commitment to working with capable providers within this sector, presenting prospective business growth opportunities for similar organisations.

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Notice Title

Home to School Transport IT System

Notice Description

Contract award for the Home to School Transport Route Planning System. Contract awarded via Crown Commercial Services GCloud 14 Framework. Contract Period 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2028 with 1 x 12 month optional extension period. Total award value includes optional extension periods, however these are subject to further approval.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2806832a-7f91-4900-973e-0528a9173423
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090f44f9-ebac-4d2c-8a02-43b8ed045c93
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 1RT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Coatham
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL DISPATCH (INTL) LTD (PART OF DDS WIRELESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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