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Call For Competition (Pricing Journey)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Jul 2024 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of home-to-school transport services for QE 6th Form and Hurworth School, falling under the public road transport services industry category. This tender, titled "Call For Competition (Pricing Journey)", utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £1,129,321.96, will run from 23rd July 2024 to 30th June 2027, with the award finalised on 26th July 2024. The region of service delivery is England, United Kingdom. Relevant key dates include the tender period end date on 19th July 2024 and the contract start date on 29th July 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in transport services. The restricted procedure allows for a more controlled and competitive environment suitable for businesses with a robust service portfolio. The awarded suppliers, Compass Royston and Weardale Motor Services, both being SMEs, demonstrate the contract's alignment with supporting smaller scale businesses, further encouraging similar companies to participate in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Call For Competition (Pricing Journey)

Notice Description

Home to School transport provision for QE 6th Form and Hurworth School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87219f3f-addd-4b9c-bc0e-c4a673e70ac4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af0ee8e-2b5a-4d6c-a0a4-94b4adbefcad
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,129,321 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,129,321 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2027 2-3 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
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
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

COMPASS ROYSTON

WEARDALE MOTOR SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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