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Home to School Transport Lot 1 Route 455

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Dec 2024 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Home to School Transport Lot 1 Route 455," classified under the taxi services industry (CPV 60120000). The council, located in Darlington, England, used a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The awarded contract, valued at £137,788, is scheduled to commence on 21 January 2025 and conclude on 31 August 2026. Important dates include the tender period, which ended on 16 December 2024, and the award date of 20 December 2024. This service falls under the primary category of services and supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in taxi services, particularly those capable of providing reliable transportation for school children. Companies like RTS Taxis, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate the type of enterprise well-suited to compete in this space. Businesses that can offer cost-effective, dependable services and comply with the specific requirements of student transport logistics will find considerable prospects in fulfilling such contracts, fostering potential for long-term partnership and business expansion within the community.

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Notice Title

Home to School Transport Lot 1 Route 455

Notice Description

Home to School Transport route 455

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41fab669-4ab5-4391-bcd5-3a7f3b3ecd72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ac3398-dd00-42d4-8242-e6b0fb91c7a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£137,788 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,788 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

RTS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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