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title: "PB2020-00209 - Bus Service to Amazon Darlington"
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# PB2020-00209 - Bus Service to Amazon Darlington

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12e77bb0-0fe7-4927-9edf-d54a49bada79

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PB2020-00209 - Bus Service to Amazon Darlington" is managed by Darlington Borough Council. Classified under the transport equipment and auxiliary products category, this contract is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 11 January 2021, with a total contract value of £185,000. The contract commenced on 21 February 2021 and is set to conclude on 20 August 2022. This tender is categorised as an 'Other' procurement method within a restricted tendering approach involving eight selected suppliers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver bus services. Companies with experience in public transport logistics, route planning, and customer service will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engagement in this tender could foster business growth through ongoing partnerships with local authorities and access to further public sector contracts.

## Notice

PB2020-00209 - Bus Service to Amazon Darlington Additional information: Restricted Tender to 8 suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c21685c1-52e3-4f11-b1ba-2b350d076fa5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2021 - 20 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c21685c1-52e3-4f11-b1ba-2b350d076fa5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c21685c1-52e3-4f11-b1ba-2b350d076fa5
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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