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title: "Sunday Daytime Service 3 & 4 Bus Route Darlington"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Sunday Daytime Service 3 & 4 Bus Route Darlington

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a9670f9-0c55-4d9e-b676-0532ca61c6c4

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of road transport services for the extension of services 3 & 4 in the Darlington area. The contract, titled "Sunday Daytime Service 3 & 4 Bus Route Darlington", was awarded to Arriva Durham County Limited. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, and the contract period will be from March 31, 2024, to March 29, 2025.

This opportunity can benefit businesses in the North East region of the United Kingdom, particularly those in the road transport services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable suppliers for this contract. Businesses interested in providing Monday - Saturday evening and Sunday daytime services in the Darlington area should consider exploring potential partnerships or future tender opportunities with the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) would like to procure an operator to run the extension of services 3 & 4 (Darlington area) to provide Monday - Saturday evening and Sunday daytime services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f8d0c85-8d8c-48c9-a60d-13a995aa99d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,167 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,167 |
| 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 | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2024 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f8d0c85-8d8c-48c9-a60d-13a995aa99d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f8d0c85-8d8c-48c9-a60d-13a995aa99d9
  7th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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