Award

Home to School Transport Lot 1 Routes Car1, 328, 332, 440 and BH60

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

17 Sep 2024 at 14:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Home to School Transport Lot 1 Routes Car1, 328, 332, 440 and BH60" has been awarded by Darlington Borough Council. This procedure, categorised under taxi services (CPV: 60120000), was conducted via a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender end date on 7 August 2024, with the contract running from 27 August 2024 to 31 August 2026. The service is to be delivered in England, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £272,000. The award was made on 17 September 2024 to RTS Taxis.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those providing taxi services. It is well-suited for SMEs and organisations focusing on social value. Businesses capable of adhering to stringent timelines and delivering reliable transport services to school-aged children within specified routes will find this contract particularly fitting. Engaging in this contract could enhance the market presence of the winning bidder, providing a stable revenue stream over the two-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home to School Transport Lot 1 Routes Car1, 328, 332, 440 and BH60

Notice Description

Home to School Transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8dcf7144-7311-49a3-93e7-f0ba36a25854
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/285b656d-6a79-4cad-bf2a-bdcf8ba0ec07
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
£272,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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

RTS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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