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title: "Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Route 152 - Lot 1"
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# Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Route 152 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-193fd2e6-9259-4de8-8a6f-6a0be119cda0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council seeking bids for the "Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Route 152 - Lot 1" project, classified under education and training services and health and social work services. The tender process has concluded, with bids submitted by the deadline of 10 March 2018. The contract, valued at £34,960, has been awarded to RTS Taxis, and the contract period spans from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2022, located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing for wider participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport and logistics sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies offering transport services, especially those familiar with education or health-related transport needs, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders similar to this one. Engaging with local authorities like Darlington Borough Council can enhance business growth and establish long-term partnerships within community service sectors.

## Notice

Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Route 152 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/545dfe9f-f533-49a1-a307-fcd5eae35e6d |
| 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 | 15 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,960 |
| 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 | RTS TAXIS |

## 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

- 15 Mar 2018 at 17:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/545dfe9f-f533-49a1-a307-fcd5eae35e6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/545dfe9f-f533-49a1-a307-fcd5eae35e6d
  15th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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