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title: "Transport DPS - Further Competition - Lot 1 - Routes 156, 257 and 258"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d43ed126-bf37-49c0-8a35-c74914eb20a8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-09-08"
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# Transport DPS - Further Competition - Lot 1 - Routes 156, 257 and 258

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d43ed126-bf37-49c0-8a35-c74914eb20a8

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council seeking suppliers for the project titled "Transport DPS - Further Competition - Lot 1 - Routes 156, 257 and 258". This contract falls under the education and training services category, with an allocation of £20,179. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having concluded on 1 November 2016. The contract was awarded on 3 November 2016 and covers services in the North East region of the United Kingdom, running until 31 March 2020.

This opportunity presents potential for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in transport services. Businesses equipped to manage transportation logistics or related services could find a suitable competitive edge in this contract. Entering such tenders allows these organisations to diversify their portfolios and establish valuable connections within the public sector.

## Notice

Transport DPS - Further Competition - Lot 1 - Routes 156, 257 and 258

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e6bd43-fdae-4aa0-acdf-d88970aa63be |
| 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 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,179 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,179 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | 1AB TAXIS; 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 15:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e6bd43-fdae-4aa0-acdf-d88970aa63be
- 5 Sep 2017 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e6bd43-fdae-4aa0-acdf-d88970aa63be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e6bd43-fdae-4aa0-acdf-d88970aa63be
  8th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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