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P2018/1538/EG & PB2023-01309 Supported Bus Service 16

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2025 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "P2018/1538/EG & PB2023-01309 Supported Bus Service 16" contract in the transport equipment industry. This contract, valued at £63,992, focuses on providing supported bus services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering period concluded on 28 February 2024, with the contract set to run from 1 March 2024 to 31 August 2024. The procurement utilised a direct award method, indicating a straightforward and expedited contracting process. Key contact for this tender is Claire Weatherburn from Darlington Borough Council.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly SMEs, as the contracted supplier, Scarlet Band, is a small enterprise. Companies providing transport services or related equipment can benefit from participating in similar future tenders. The direct award process and specific contract requirements make it an attractive opportunity for businesses that can quickly mobilise resources to meet the Council's needs. Potential suppliers should have robust service provision capabilities and be prepared to demonstrate their efficiency and reliability to secure such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P2018/1538/EG & PB2023-01309 Supported Bus Service 16

Notice Description

P2018/1538/EG & PB2023-01309 Supported Bus Service 16

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b58d03e4-6a70-4b5c-8db1-1454fe9e1380
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/739530a8-a624-492a-942b-1f49158d331b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,992 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,992 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 6-12 months
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)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCARLET BAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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