PB2023-01219 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services

Darlington Borough Council

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09 Apr 2025 at 15:28

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20 Dec 2024 at 09:23

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23 Sep 2024 at 15:56

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04 Sep 2024 at 16:03

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21 May 2024 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has issued a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) invitation for Home to School, Special Educational Needs, and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services under the title "PB2023-01219". This procurement falls under the Transport services category, excluding waste transport, and is aimed at providing scheduled and ad-hoc passenger transport across a range of vehicles. The services required are segmented into several lots, including those for various passenger capacities and emergency requirements. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, closing on 30th June 2028, with key dates including the start on 22nd July 2024. The project is based in Darlington, United Kingdom, within region UKC13. The procurement method being employed is a restricted procedure with electronic submission requirements.

This opportunity offers significant growth prospects for businesses within the transport sector, especially those with capabilities in specialised passenger transport services, including wheelchair-adapted vehicles. The breakdown into multiple lots allows businesses of varying sizes and specialties to participate, making it ideal for SMEs as well as larger transport firms. Companies engaged in providing reliable and flexible transport solutions, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive demographics such as school children and vulnerable adults, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. This project is managed by Darlington Borough Council, a regional authority dedicated to public service commitment.

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Notice Title

PB2023-01219 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services The requirement is split into the following lots: Lot 1 1 to 4 passenger seats Lot 2 5 to 16 passenger seats Lot 3 12 to 16 passenger seats and a tail-lift Lot 4 22+ passenger seats Lot 5 Emergency (short-term and/or short notice) requirements Lot 5a 1 to 4 passenger seats Lot 5b 5 to 16 passenger seats Lot 5c 12 to 16 passenger seats and a tail-lift Lot 5d 22+ passenger seats Please apply via the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=37ef55a2-bac9-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21

Lot Information

Lots 1 to 5

The Service is for Home to School, Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Vulnerable Passenger Transport Services. This Service will provide a scheduled and ad-hoc passenger transport journey's, across a range of different vehicles, including wheelchair adapted vehicles. he requirement is split into the following lots: Lot 1 1 to 4 passenger seats Lot 2 5 to 16 passenger seats Lot 3 12 to 16 passenger seats and a tail-lift Lot 4 22+ passenger seats Lot 5 Emergency (short-term and/or short notice) requirements Lot 5a 1 to 4 passenger seats Lot 5b 5 to 16 passenger seats Lot 5c 12 to 16 passenger seats and a tail-lift Lot 5d 22+ passenger seats

Lot 1

Home to School Transport route 455

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046916
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014042-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20282 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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
TLC13 Darlington

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

Compass Royston

Delta Coaches Ltd

E Travel NE Ltd

Garnetts

HTSTG

Ian Notman

J & C Coaches

J&C Coaches

J&C Coaches LTd

Middlesbrough Borough Cars

Paul Trenholme

RTS Taxis

S & R Cars

S & R Cars Ltd

United Taxi Contracts Ltd

United Taxis Contracts Ltd

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