Award

Home To School Transport Lot 2 Routes 308, 308A and 424

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

19 Sep 2024 at 15:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Darlington Borough Council for the "Home To School Transport Lot 2 Routes 308, 308A and 424" project, under the industry category of Taxi Services (CPV: 60120000). The contract, valued at £266,000, pertains to the provision of home-to-school transport services in England. This selective procurement process, detailed as a restricted procedure, reached the award stage, with key dates including the tender period end date on 14th August 2024 and the active award notice published on 19th September 2024. The contract runs from 28th August 2024 to 31st August 2028.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given the suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in taxi services and capable of providing reliable transport solutions for students will find this tender beneficial. The completion of this procurement forms a significant opportunity for local transport service providers like S & R Cars Ltd, who have secured the contract, highlighting a promising prospect for similar businesses looking to partner with public authorities like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home To School Transport Lot 2 Routes 308, 308A and 424

Notice Description

Home to School Transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b2ebc79-0f26-47a2-8827-66dddf574358
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd7cbd05-b935-4793-b45d-dcd1a7521fdc
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
£266,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£266,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 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

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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