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title: "TVCA-PROC-0246 Lingfield Point Bus Service"
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buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT"
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# TVCA-PROC-0246 Lingfield Point Bus Service

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31956c40-efaf-4a98-b1a0-d95a37442e4e

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is seeking a service provider for the Lingfield Point Bus Service extension in Darlington. This one-year pilot project, with a possible one-year extension, aims to improve bus service coverage and frequency in the area. The contract period starts from February 1, 2024, with a total value of £100,000 GBP. The tender deadline is October 20, 2023, with TVCA providing financial support for the service.

This tender for the Lingfield Point Bus Service extension presents an opportunity for service providers in the transport industry, specifically those offering bus services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete. The open procedure tendering method allows for fair competition, offering a chance for businesses to grow and contribute to public transport improvements in Darlington.

## Notice

Working in co-ordination with Darlington Borough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) would like to support a bus service extension providing coverage to Lingfield Point, Darlington, also improving frequency through Allington Way/Depot/EE to better align to shift times. TVCA is seeking to procure an operator to run the extension for a one-year pilot, there will also be an optional extension period of a further year, subject to agreement. During this period, TVCA will provide financial support for the service. There will be a 3-month cancellation clause for the contract, should this be required. Please note this opportunity is advertised via the Proactis portal. To respond to this Request for Quote you must be registered to use the Proactis portal (the portal) at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. Registration to the portal is free. Should you require assistance in relation to the e-tender portal, please contact Proactis Supplier Support either on-line at https://proactisservicedesk.kayako.com/, via email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com or call 0330 0050 352.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edac9f93-74d2-49aa-be24-2cb39f711758 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2023 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edac9f93-74d2-49aa-be24-2cb39f711758
- 18 Sep 2023 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfec59c7-dd5a-4853-b8f9-5ef04c6e4763

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edac9f93-74d2-49aa-be24-2cb39f711758
  18th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfec59c7-dd5a-4853-b8f9-5ef04c6e4763
  18th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://proactisservicedesk.kayako.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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