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title: "Home to School Transport Lot 1 Route 455"
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# Home to School Transport Lot 1 Route 455

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41fab669-4ab5-4391-bcd5-3a7f3b3ecd72

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Home to School Transport Lot 1 Route 455," classified under the taxi services industry (CPV 60120000). The council, located in Darlington, England, used a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The awarded contract, valued at £137,788, is scheduled to commence on 21 January 2025 and conclude on 31 August 2026. Important dates include the tender period, which ended on 16 December 2024, and the award date of 20 December 2024. This service falls under the primary category of services and supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in taxi services, particularly those capable of providing reliable transportation for school children. Companies like RTS Taxis, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate the type of enterprise well-suited to compete in this space. Businesses that can offer cost-effective, dependable services and comply with the specific requirements of student transport logistics will find considerable prospects in fulfilling such contracts, fostering potential for long-term partnership and business expansion within the community.

## Notice

Home to School Transport route 455

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ac3398-dd00-42d4-8242-e6b0fb91c7a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,788 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,788 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RTS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ac3398-dd00-42d4-8242-e6b0fb91c7a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ac3398-dd00-42d4-8242-e6b0fb91c7a3
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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