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title: "Home to School Transport Lot 2 Routes 256, 262, 308, 308A, 406, 423, 525"
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# Home to School Transport Lot 2 Routes 256, 262, 308, 308A, 406, 423, 525

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-705a7254-34d2-457f-a03f-5f0878dabd8e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council seeking to provide home to school transport services under the tender titled "Home to School Transport Lot 2 Routes 256, 262, 308, 308A, 406, 423, 525". This contract is classified under health and social work services with a total value of £446,160. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure. The contract period commenced on 6th September 2021 and will conclude on 31st August 2025. It is important to note that the tender has now been awarded, with the award date recorded as 14th August 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in transportation services. Businesses that provide reliable and safe transport options, particularly those with experience in working with school transport, would be well-suited to participate in future tenders. Engaging in this procurement could help such businesses to expand their operations and establish long-term contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Home to School transport Linked with DN554180

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e929001-0df6-41d7-8dfc-3f983fd52a6c |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £446,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £446,160 |
| 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 | S & R CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2022 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e929001-0df6-41d7-8dfc-3f983fd52a6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e929001-0df6-41d7-8dfc-3f983fd52a6c
  25th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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