Award

Home To School Transport Lot 1 Routes 259, 336, 416, 452 and 526

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

04 Sep 2024 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for "Home To School Transport Lot 1 Routes 259, 336, 416, 452 and 526" under the industry category of taxi services (CPV code 60120000). The contract encompasses transportation services within England, United Kingdom, and the procurement process has reached the award stage. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, and the awarded contract is valued at £390,000. Key dates include the tender period's end on 9th August 2024, with the contract period starting from 27th August 2024 to 31st August 2028.

This opportunity offers significant business growth potential for companies involved in transportation services, particularly those providing taxi services. The contract is particularly suited to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Darlington Borough Council, acting as the buying organisation, seeks reliable and efficient transport solutions, providing a stable, long-term business for the contract winner over a four-year span. Businesses equipped to manage consistent school transport routes would find this tender particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Home To School Transport Lot 1 Routes 259, 336, 416, 452 and 526

Notice Description

Home To School Transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5960af48-c6a8-4fbc-b322-4226eb357e23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5397b249-268b-4975-aa4d-1c541a51018b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

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

HTSTG OPERATING AS SCHOOL TRANSPORT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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