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title: "Home To School Transport Lot 2 Routes 308, 308A and 424"
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# Home To School Transport Lot 2 Routes 308, 308A and 424

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b2ebc79-0f26-47a2-8827-66dddf574358

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Darlington Borough Council for the "Home To School Transport Lot 2 Routes 308, 308A and 424" project, under the industry category of Taxi Services (CPV: 60120000). The contract, valued at £266,000, pertains to the provision of home-to-school transport services in England. This selective procurement process, detailed as a restricted procedure, reached the award stage, with key dates including the tender period end date on 14th August 2024 and the active award notice published on 19th September 2024. The contract runs from 28th August 2024 to 31st August 2028.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given the suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in taxi services and capable of providing reliable transport solutions for students will find this tender beneficial. The completion of this procurement forms a significant opportunity for local transport service providers like S & R Cars Ltd, who have secured the contract, highlighting a promising prospect for similar businesses looking to partner with public authorities like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Home to School Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd7cbd05-b935-4793-b45d-dcd1a7521fdc |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £266,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £266,000 |
| 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 | S & R CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd7cbd05-b935-4793-b45d-dcd1a7521fdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd7cbd05-b935-4793-b45d-dcd1a7521fdc
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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