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Service 6/6A enhancements

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Service 6/6A enhancements," which entails additional evening and Sunday services for the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) supported service. This project falls under the services category with a focus on public road transport services, identified by CPV code 60112000. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and has now reached the award and contract stage. The total contract value is £80,383, with the contract starting on 4th May 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The geographical focus of this project is in the Darlington area and surrounding regions.

This tender presents distinct opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those that can offer value-added service enhancements. The contract was awarded to a large supplier, Tees Valley Combined Authority, indicating the importance of having substantial operational capacity to ensure service continuity and quality. Businesses with capabilities in efficient transport management, community engagement for feedback and service improvements, and sustainable transport solutions would find this tender fitting for growth. Additionally, the local focus suggests an advantage for enterprises familiar with the regional transport infrastructure and community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service 6/6A enhancements

Notice Description

Additional evening and Sunday services on TVCA supported service 6/6A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d73b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069782-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,383 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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