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title: "Darlington Borough Council - Transport DPS - Route 421 - Lot 1"
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# Darlington Borough Council - Transport DPS - Route 421 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23fc8d74-13e8-4699-91cc-294085b0b7c2

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## Summary

The Darlington Borough Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for "Transport DPS - Route 421 - Lot 1," which falls under the Education and training services industry category. The contract, valued at £27,005, aimed to provide essential transport services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The open procurement process was initiated, with tenders closing on 1st May 2017. The awarded contract commenced on 22nd May 2017 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020. The successful supplier is 1ab Taxis Ltd.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those that offer services aligned with education and training requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to consider future tenders in similar domains, as they are well-suited to compete due to their flexibility and ability to deliver tailored services. Engaging with public contracts such as this can significantly aid business growth by providing steady revenue streams and fostering valuable partnerships.

## Notice

Darlington Borough Council - Transport DPS - Route 421 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d26b501-836d-4cc8-af59-1ded31d5c2a8 |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,005 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,005 |
| 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 | 1AB 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

- 22 Jun 2017 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d26b501-836d-4cc8-af59-1ded31d5c2a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d26b501-836d-4cc8-af59-1ded31d5c2a8
  22nd June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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