Tender

TVCA-PROC-0246 Lingfield Point Bus Service

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Sep 2023 at 10:14

Tender

18 Sep 2023 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is seeking a service provider for the Lingfield Point Bus Service extension in Darlington. This one-year pilot project, with a possible one-year extension, aims to improve bus service coverage and frequency in the area. The contract period starts from February 1, 2024, with a total value of £100,000 GBP. The tender deadline is October 20, 2023, with TVCA providing financial support for the service.

This tender for the Lingfield Point Bus Service extension presents an opportunity for service providers in the transport industry, specifically those offering bus services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete. The open procedure tendering method allows for fair competition, offering a chance for businesses to grow and contribute to public transport improvements in Darlington.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0246 Lingfield Point Bus Service

Notice Description

Working in co-ordination with Darlington Borough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) would like to support a bus service extension providing coverage to Lingfield Point, Darlington, also improving frequency through Allington Way/Depot/EE to better align to shift times. TVCA is seeking to procure an operator to run the extension for a one-year pilot, there will also be an optional extension period of a further year, subject to agreement. During this period, TVCA will provide financial support for the service. There will be a 3-month cancellation clause for the contract, should this be required. Please note this opportunity is advertised via the Proactis portal. To respond to this Request for Quote you must be registered to use the Proactis portal (the portal) at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. Registration to the portal is free. Should you require assistance in relation to the e-tender portal, please contact Proactis Supplier Support either on-line at https://proactisservicedesk.kayako.com/, via email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com or call 0330 0050 352.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edac9f93-74d2-49aa-be24-2cb39f711758
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Contact Name
Mandy Dixon
Contact Email
mandy.dixon@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

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