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title: "Coach Journeys 2020"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e81ccc1-5506-4396-b217-df09a809aaa6"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-08-30"
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# Coach Journeys 2020

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e81ccc1-5506-4396-b217-df09a809aaa6

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Durham County Council for the contract titled "Coach Journeys 2020". This opportunity falls under the public road transport services industry, requiring suppliers to provide coaches for school visits to France and Germany. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender currently active and set to close on 20 September 2019. The total value of the contract is £50,000, and services will need to be delivered to locations within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is from 18 October 2019 to 31 August 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those with the capability to provide coaches and drivers for international journeys. Companies that possess the required international operator's licence and experience in managing school transportation will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, leveraging this contract to expand their service offerings and enhance their client base.

## Notice

This contract is only for the supply of coaches to run primary and secondary school visits to France and Germany. Please note for those Providers applying for the German and French routes, you must have in place the relevant international operator's licence before the Contract commences and must be provided within your tender response. The Provider(s) will be required to provide coaches and drivers for journeys as specified by the International Office of the County Council in accordance with terms and conditions of this Contract. The tender documents can be found on the NEPO portal www.nepo.org and all communication must be through the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468b63a3-e24e-4052-b070-98f06b5d9972 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2019 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468b63a3-e24e-4052-b070-98f06b5d9972

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468b63a3-e24e-4052-b070-98f06b5d9972
  30th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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