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Re-procurement of Bus Service 17/18 Covering Darlington - TVCA-PROC-0287

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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Award

30 Jan 2024 at 16:40

Tender

20 Nov 2023 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) in coordination with Darlington Borough Council is re-procuring Bus Service 17/18, covering areas of Darlington. The current contract will expire in March 2024, prompting the need for a replacement service. TVCA intends to engage an operator for a 1-year term, extendable by an additional year. Financial support will be provided with a 3-month cancellation clause included. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total contract value of GBP 336,106.

This tender presents an opportunity for transport service operators to bid for the bus routes in Darlington. Businesses capable of providing high-quality services and demonstrating value in methodology, resource planning, social impact, and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement with TVCA and the one-year contract term with possible extension offer potential for sustainable business growth in the public transport sector.

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Notice Title

Re-procurement of Bus Service 17/18 Covering Darlington - TVCA-PROC-0287

Notice Description

Working in coordination with Darlington Borough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) would like to reprocure bus service 17/18, covering areas of Darlington. The current service in operation is contracted until March 2024. We therefore need to reprocure the replacement service for when the current contract comes to an end. TVCA are seeking to procure an operator to run the bus routes for 1- year, with an additional optional 1- year extension should it be required. During this time period, TVCA will provide financial support for the service. There will be a 3-month cancellation clause for the contract, should this be required

Lot Information

Lot 1

Working in coordination with Darlington Borough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) would like to reprocure bus service 17/18, covering areas of Darlington. The current service in operation is contracted until March 2024. We therefore need to reprocure the replacement service for when the current contract comes to an end. TVCA are seeking to procure an operator to run the bus routes for 1- year, with an additional optional 1- year extension should it be required. During this time period, TVCA will provide financial support for the service. There will be a 3-month cancellation clause for the contract, should this be required.

Options: This is a 1 year contract (PS175,000) with the option to extend for an additional year (further PS175,000)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041b32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003122-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£336,106 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Additional Buyers

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Mandy Dixon, Mrs Mandy Dixon
Contact Email
mandy.dixon@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1642526118

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC13 Darlington

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY

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