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title: "Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Lot 2 - Route 256"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Lot 2 - Route 256

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96df6cbc-2bde-4e18-a7f8-9ba163068005

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Lot 2 - Route 256" in the services sector, specifically focusing on education and training services. The contract, valued at £45,600, was awarded on 9 March 2018. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 5 March 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018 and will run until 31 March 2022, with delivery expected in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those providing school transport services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as the procurement is designed to support diverse providers. Companies with experience in transport logistics, driving contract fulfilment, and services related to the education sector will be well-suited to participate and benefit from this contract.

## Notice

Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Lot 2 - Route 256

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3aa7d6d-c0d4-40f8-bc1f-198dd04ea699 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,600 |
| 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 | S & R CARS |

## 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

- 9 Mar 2018 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3aa7d6d-c0d4-40f8-bc1f-198dd04ea699

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3aa7d6d-c0d4-40f8-bc1f-198dd04ea699
  9th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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