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title: "Home To School Transport Lot 4 Route SWM1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Home To School Transport Lot 4 Route SWM1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57ee26c2-4765-4e11-8c85-d764343d1088

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract "Home To School Transport Lot 4 Route SWM1" was administered by Darlington Borough Council. This procurement falls under the industry category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services (CPV: 60130000) and is located in England, United Kingdom. The process is now in the award stage, having been completed. The tender followed a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. Submissions were due by 13th August 2024, with the contract set to run from 27th August 2024 to 31st August 2028. The total contract value is £152,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those focusing on school transportation needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this sector. The contract, awarded to Compass Royston, illustrates the potential for steady business growth over a four-year period, highlighting the importance of reliability and specialised knowledge in the transport industry.

## Notice

Home To School Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f60baee-783c-4763-882f-9c729eabad5a |
| 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 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £152,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,000 |
| 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 | COMPASS ROYSTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f60baee-783c-4763-882f-9c729eabad5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f60baee-783c-4763-882f-9c729eabad5a
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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