Award

Home To School Transport Lot 2 Routes 250, Marchbank 2, Marchbank 3, BH17, BH27, BH47, BH48, BH67, BH68 and BH69

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

19 Sep 2024 at 09:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Home To School Transport Lot 2 Routes," which encompasses several routes including Marchbank 2, Marchbank 3, and various BH routes. This contract, classified under the taxi services industry, was awarded through a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £1,520,000, began on 27th August 2024 and is slated to end on 31st August 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with the primary delivery location specified as England. The procurement process began with the tender period ending on 13th August 2024, followed by the award date on 14th August 2024.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in transportation services, particularly those experienced in school transport routes. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given that these organisations are encouraged to participate in the selective procurement process. Winning this contract can significantly boost business reputation and expand market reach for eligible providers. The awarded supplier, E Travel, stands as an example of the potential for success and suggests that similar businesses could also thrive through such public procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home To School Transport Lot 2 Routes 250, Marchbank 2, Marchbank 3, BH17, BH27, BH47, BH48, BH67, BH68 and BH69

Notice Description

Home To School Transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ec4ac49-3496-4ffd-a9dd-a08bbcd4cc42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec52a4b-8a1b-4b21-b8df-16ff57a7766c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£1,520,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,520,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 years
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
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

E TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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