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title: "P2017/1285/EG - Active Travel Challenge"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# P2017/1285/EG - Active Travel Challenge

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e689025-9345-4803-93fa-ab1aecd4c6eb

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## Summary

The Darlington Borough Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Active Travel Challenge", identified by the tender reference P2017/1285/EG. The project falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with a total budget of £30,000. The procurement method employed is a direct award, which is an alternative approach to the traditional tendering process, and the contract commenced on 1st August 2017, running until 30th April 2019. The delivery addresses for this procurement are located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 30th July 2017, and the award was officially published on 18th August 2017.

This procurement opportunity can foster business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in services related to architectural and engineering fields. Companies that are well-versed in project execution within the framework of direct awards may find this an appealing prospect, especially those based in or able to service the North East of England. Engaging in projects like the Active Travel Challenge can enhance capabilities and establish valuable connections within local authorities, paving the way for future contracts.

## Notice

P2017/1285/EG - Active Travel Challenge Additional information: Direct Award inline with DBC's Contract Procedure Rules

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb78462-dc1f-4492-9425-cdf7c4bb74cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | LOVE TO RIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2017 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb78462-dc1f-4492-9425-cdf7c4bb74cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb78462-dc1f-4492-9425-cdf7c4bb74cd
  18th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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