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title: "PB2020-00108- Provision of Bus Service for Amazon"
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# PB2020-00108- Provision of Bus Service for Amazon

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b372842-de23-46e4-982a-8dc990838562

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council seeking a reliable bus service for Amazon workers in England. The tender, titled "PB2020-00108- Provision of Bus Service for Amazon," was awarded to Arriva Bus and Coach Ltd on 25 July 2020. This contract, valued at £55,443, is classified under transport services (excluding waste transport) and commenced on 26 July 2020, with a completion date set for 25 January 2021. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, with the tender period concluding on 24 July 2020.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for bus service providers and transport companies looking to expand their services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability status indicated for this tender. Businesses that can offer efficient logistics solutions and employee transport services will find this procurement particularly relevant as they seek to grow in the transport sector.

## Notice

PB2020-00108- Provision of a bus service for Amazon workers to get to and from work at more regular intervals than what is currently on offer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58eb9f8-5e32-4686-88e8-17b833472e74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2020 - 25 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,443 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,443 |
| 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 | ARRIVA BUS AND COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2020 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58eb9f8-5e32-4686-88e8-17b833472e74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58eb9f8-5e32-4686-88e8-17b833472e74
  13th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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