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title: "Transport DPS - Request for Bid - Lot 1 - Route 321"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4b0e936-2a98-4444-b45f-d285c41f82ca"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Transport DPS - Request for Bid - Lot 1 - Route 321

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4b0e936-2a98-4444-b45f-d285c41f82ca

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Transport DPS - Request for Bid - Lot 1 - Route 321" was initiated by Darlington Borough Council, focused on the Education and training services sector, with an additional classification in Health and social work services. This tender process is now complete, having reached the award stage on 16th August 2017. The contract, valued at £14,995.75, commenced on 4th September 2017 and runs until 31st March 2020. The relevant delivery location for this contract is in the North East of England. The procurement was conducted as an 'Other' method, and active participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) was encouraged during the tendering phase, which concluded on 1st August 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the education, health, and social services sectors. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, allowing them to expand their service delivery on established routes. Engaging in such procurement processes can enhance visibility and foster relationships with public sector clients, paving the way for future contracts and business growth.

## Notice

Transport DPS - Request for Bid - Lot 1 - Route 321

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c21eeb-55e0-40b9-a987-cf55ac613b67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,995 |
| 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

- 16 Aug 2017 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c21eeb-55e0-40b9-a987-cf55ac613b67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c21eeb-55e0-40b9-a987-cf55ac613b67
  16th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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