Award

Home to School Transport Lot 1 Routes 251, 254, 258, 319, 327A, 327B, 333, 434, BH38, BH52 and BH66

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

17 Sep 2024 at 12:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for "Home to School Transport Lot 1 Routes 251, 254, 258, 319, 327A, 327B, 333, 434, BH38, BH52 and BH66" under the industry category of taxi services. The procurement process, conducted using a selective method known as the restricted procedure, has reached the award stage with a total contract value of £704,776. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9 August 2024 and the contract period spanning from 27 August 2024 to 31 August 2026. The transport services will be provided within England, benefiting school children in the specified routes.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to manage school transport logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such tenders. The awarded contract to United Taxis Contracts Ltd highlights the potential for local transport companies to secure valuable public sector contracts, fostering business growth and strengthening their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home to School Transport Lot 1 Routes 251, 254, 258, 319, 327A, 327B, 333, 434, BH38, BH52 and BH66

Notice Description

Home To School Transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b85d6b72-4774-417a-a43f-94a37dad5aa3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b4a67f-938c-40e4-a378-55fcd2e09d27
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
£704,776 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£704,776 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 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

UNITED TAXIS CONTRACTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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