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title: "Transport DPS Request for Bids - Lot 1 - Route 428"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13818c91-bde4-4ed5-83f4-e70fd5e07c23"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-03-01"
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# Transport DPS Request for Bids - Lot 1 - Route 428

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13818c91-bde4-4ed5-83f4-e70fd5e07c23

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Darlington Borough Council for the "Transport DPS Request for Bids - Lot 1 - Route 428". This contract, classified under the industry category of "Education and training services" with additional classifications in "Health and social work services," is located in the North East of England. The open tender method was employed, with the tender period closing on 25th February 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £26,600, became effective from 1st March 2018 and is set to last until 28th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating within relevant service sectors. Businesses that can provide transport services, training, or health-related support are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Darlington Borough Council not only allows businesses to expand their service offerings but also to establish durable connections within the local government sector.

## Notice

Transport DPS Request for Bids - Lot 1 - Route 428

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76842a6-7945-463f-9422-5c342e4a1096 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,600 |
| 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 | THOMAS BARRETT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2018 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76842a6-7945-463f-9422-5c342e4a1096

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76842a6-7945-463f-9422-5c342e4a1096
  1st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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