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title: "Transport DPS - Request for Bid - Lot 1 - Route 527"
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# Transport DPS - Request for Bid - Lot 1 - Route 527

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d3b485f-5b86-42e1-a3f5-63033aac331a

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by Darlington Borough Council, focusing on the tender titled "Transport DPS - Request for Bid - Lot 1 - Route 527" within the education and training services industry category. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the process has reached the award stage. The contract is valued at £15,000 and has been awarded to Thomas Barrett, with the contract period spanning from 1st October 2017 to 30th September 2021. The tender's submission deadline was 15th August 2017, with delivery addresses located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations looking to expand their capabilities in the transport services sector, particularly in educational contexts. Businesses with a solid track record in delivering services that cater to education and health-related needs would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, potentially paving the way for growth through continuous service provision to public sector entities like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Transport DPS - Request for Bid - Lot 1 - Route 527

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976344c7-4239-423b-9334-1c302740e24c |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 19 Feb 2018 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976344c7-4239-423b-9334-1c302740e24c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976344c7-4239-423b-9334-1c302740e24c
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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