Award

Re-procurement of Bus Service 17/18 Covering Darlington - TVCA-PROC-0287

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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Award

30 Jan 2024 at 16:43

Award Notice
Award

30 Jan 2024 at 15:34

Award Notice
Tender

20 Nov 2023 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, in cooperation with Darlington Borough Council, has awarded a contract for the re-procurement of bus service 17/18 covering Darlington. The contract is valued at £336,106 GBP and will run from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure, with the tender period ending on December 20, 2023. The service falls under the Road transport services category and provides opportunities for businesses in the North East regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for transport service providers in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The award includes an optional 1-year extension, allowing flexibility for the contractor. The buyer, Tees Valley Combined Authority Group and Teesside International Airport, has specified a 3-month cancellation clause for the contract, providing security for all involved parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-procurement of Bus Service 17/18 Covering Darlington - TVCA-PROC-0287

Notice Description

Working in coordination with Darlington Borough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) would like to reprocure bus service 17/18, covering areas of Darlington. The current service in operation is contracted until March 2024. We therefore need to reprocure the replacement service for when the current contract comes to an end.\r TVCA are seeking to procure an operator to run the bus routes for 1- year, with an additional optional 1- year extension should it be required. During this time period, TVCA will provide financial support for the service. There will be a 3-month cancellation clause for the contract, should this be required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57693489-a307-469e-95e6-33510cfab26f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1a404d-9f22-41c8-94a7-e3f65527e472
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£504,159 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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