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title: "Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Lot 4 - Route 226"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c35e9b3-2843-4c01-998a-4195534a527e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-09-08"
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# Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Lot 4 - Route 226

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c35e9b3-2843-4c01-998a-4195534a527e

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Lot 4 - Route 226," conducted by Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, United Kingdom. This contract falls within the Education and Training Services sector, with additional classifications in Health and Social Work Services. The tender period concluded on 1st August 2017, and the contract commenced on 5th September 2017, due to finish on 31st March 2020. The contract value is set at £150,000, and it was awarded to Garnetts Coaches Ltd., with the award status being active as of 1st September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in transport services, particularly in the education and health sectors. Companies that can provide reliable transport solutions and have experience in public service contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, allowing them to expand their operations and contribute to local community services.

## Notice

Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Lot 4 - Route 226

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75bb0683-c142-49b1-afa2-f7a1b04e5459 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GARNETTS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2017 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75bb0683-c142-49b1-afa2-f7a1b04e5459

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75bb0683-c142-49b1-afa2-f7a1b04e5459
  8th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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