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title: "Transport DPS - Request for Bid - Lot 1 - Route 262"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a094f339-00af-41f0-8dea-ef3945ca639c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-09-08"
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# Transport DPS - Request for Bid - Lot 1 - Route 262

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a094f339-00af-41f0-8dea-ef3945ca639c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council, which is seeking bids for the "Transport DPS - Request for Bid - Lot 1 - Route 262" within the education and training services industry sector. The tender was announced on 8 September 2017, and the contract period will commence on 5 September 2017 and run until 31 March 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the total value of the contract is £6,148. The delivery address for the service is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender opportunity has been completed, and the award for the contract was made on 25 August 2017, with the awarded entity being united taxis contracts ltd.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer services aligned with education and training needs. Companies in the transport sector, including those focused on routing, timetabling, and passenger services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with local authorities like Darlington Borough Council can further enhance visibility and build strong partnerships within the community.

## Notice

Transport DPS - Request for Bid - Lot 1 - Route 262

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d65165-ab0e-4cfb-b54c-8be91299f4b6 |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,148 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,148 |
| 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 | UNITED TAXIS CONTRACTS |

## 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

- 8 Sep 2017 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d65165-ab0e-4cfb-b54c-8be91299f4b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d65165-ab0e-4cfb-b54c-8be91299f4b6
  8th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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