Award

Home to School Transport Lot 2 Routes 256, 262, 308, 308A, 406, 423, 525

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

25 Jan 2022 at 13:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council seeking to provide home to school transport services under the tender titled "Home to School Transport Lot 2 Routes 256, 262, 308, 308A, 406, 423, 525". This contract is classified under health and social work services with a total value of £446,160. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure. The contract period commenced on 6th September 2021 and will conclude on 31st August 2025. It is important to note that the tender has now been awarded, with the award date recorded as 14th August 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in transportation services. Businesses that provide reliable and safe transport options, particularly those with experience in working with school transport, would be well-suited to participate in future tenders. Engaging in this procurement could help such businesses to expand their operations and establish long-term contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home to School Transport Lot 2 Routes 256, 262, 308, 308A, 406, 423, 525

Notice Description

Home to School transport Linked with DN554180

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-705a7254-34d2-457f-a03f-5f0878dabd8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e929001-0df6-41d7-8dfc-3f983fd52a6c
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£446,160 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£446,160 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 3-4 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

S & R CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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