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title: "PB2023-01219 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2023-01219 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-553f948b-23ef-4bec-855b-50a3a9471a00

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## Summary

The Darlington Borough Council has issued a tender titled "PB2023-01219 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services" in the services industry category. The procurement method is selective, using a Restricted procedure (above threshold), with a contract period starting on 22nd July 2024 and ending on 30th June 2028. The tender period ends on 25th June 2024.

This opportunity, made available by Darlington Borough Council, is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to provide transport services in England. Businesses offering vehicles with passenger seats ranging from 1 to 16, including those with tail lifts, and emergency transport services have the chance to compete for this contract, valued at £15,000,000 in GBP.

## Notice

Home to School Transport dynamic Purchasing system Lot 1 - Vehicles with 1 - 4 passenger seats available Lot 2 - Vehicles with 5 - 16 passenger seats available Lot 3 - Vehicles with 12 - 16 passenger seats available and a tail lift Lot 4 - Vehicles with 22+ passenger seats available Lot 5 - Emergency (short-term and/or short notice) requirements. Lot 5a - Vehicles with 1 - 4 passenger seats available Lot 5b - Vehicles with 5 - 16 passenger seats available Lot 5c - Vehicles with 12 - 16 passenger seats available Lot 5d - Vehicles with 22+ seats available Apply through the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=37ef55a2-bac9-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d439d1dc-76ba-4c70-8878-d7ff147cfc30 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 May 2024 at 08:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d439d1dc-76ba-4c70-8878-d7ff147cfc30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d439d1dc-76ba-4c70-8878-d7ff147cfc30
  21st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=37ef55a2-bac9-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=37ef55a2-bac9-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21

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