Award

Transport Planning Services

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, acting as the buying organisation, completed the procurement process titled "Transport Planning Services" by utilising the NEPO503 NEPRO framework, specifically in the industry category of transport systems consultancy services (CPV code: 71311200). Located in Darlington, England (postal code: DL1 5QT), the procurement was conducted through a selective process, a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was finalised on 23 August 2024, with the contract period set to commence on 1 September 2024 and conclude on 31 March 2026. Currently, the procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract valued at £185,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses able to deliver transport consultancy services, particularly medium to large enterprises capable of participating in framework agreements. Companies specialising in transport systems consultancy can leverage their expertise to support Darlington Borough Council’s planning objectives, potentially facilitating strategic advancements in regional transport infrastructure. The involvement in such a project could enhance business portfolios, foster long-term relationships with local government bodies, and potentially lead to additional opportunities within the public sector. Bloom Procurement Services Limited, a large enterprise supplier, has successfully been awarded the contract.

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Notice Title

Transport Planning Services

Notice Description

Call off from NEPO503 NEPRO framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e34da90f-0838-4fcf-88a2-39e432008fb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b7167f4-f4c2-46e4-9e32-e6288effd6a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Elliott
Contact Email
jackie.elliott@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 405496

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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