Award

Home To School Transport Lot 3 Routes BH62, BH70, BH71 and DC01

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 Sep 2024 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for "Home To School Transport Lot 3 Routes BH62, BH70, BH71 and DC01" to J&C Coaches Ltd. The procurement process, classified under special-purpose road passenger transport services (CPV code 60130000), follows an open procedure with significant emphasis on transparency. This process is now in the award stage, having transitioned from the tender stage, with key dates including the contract period from 15 August 2024 to 31 August 2026. The contract covers services within England and has a total value of £668,800, aimed at ensuring reliable transport for schoolchildren.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in road passenger transport, as it is a sizable contract with extensive service requirements. The open procurement method used by Darlington Borough Council ensures a competitive environment where smaller businesses and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) can participate and potentially win contracts like this one. Such opportunities can help these businesses to expand their operations, gain valuable experience, and establish their presence in public sector contracting.

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Notice Title

Home To School Transport Lot 3 Routes BH62, BH70, BH71 and DC01

Notice Description

Home To School transport Lot 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4b63622-dbe8-4be6-881e-0052a07381b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff6bc75-19b0-4c8e-8f33-0a976cbd0d8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£668,800 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£668,800 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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

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

J&C COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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