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title: "Home to School Transport Lot 1 Routes 251, 254, 258, 319, 327A, 327B, 333, 434, BH38, BH52 and BH66"
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# Home to School Transport Lot 1 Routes 251, 254, 258, 319, 327A, 327B, 333, 434, BH38, BH52 and BH66

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b85d6b72-4774-417a-a43f-94a37dad5aa3

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for "Home to School Transport Lot 1 Routes 251, 254, 258, 319, 327A, 327B, 333, 434, BH38, BH52 and BH66" under the industry category of taxi services. The procurement process, conducted using a selective method known as the restricted procedure, has reached the award stage with a total contract value of £704,776. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9 August 2024 and the contract period spanning from 27 August 2024 to 31 August 2026. The transport services will be provided within England, benefiting school children in the specified routes.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to manage school transport logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such tenders. The awarded contract to United Taxis Contracts Ltd highlights the potential for local transport companies to secure valuable public sector contracts, fostering business growth and strengthening their market presence.

## Notice

Home To School Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b4a67f-938c-40e4-a378-55fcd2e09d27 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £704,776 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £704,776 |
| 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 | UNITED TAXIS CONTRACTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b4a67f-938c-40e4-a378-55fcd2e09d27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b4a67f-938c-40e4-a378-55fcd2e09d27
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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