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title: "Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Route 323 - Lot 1"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Route 323 - Lot 1

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8493d4f-c88f-4f6a-ae40-02cd8095a107

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council initiating a tender titled "Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Route 323 - Lot 1" in the education and training services industry, also covering health and social work services. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 1st December 2017. The total contract value is £21,325, and the contract runs from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2021. The service will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in the transport sector. Businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those focused on educational and social service transport, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with Darlington Borough Council could also enhance the competitive edge for businesses aiming to develop further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Route 323 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a988d3e9-a2e6-4b48-995b-38cdf936d105 |
| 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 | 15 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,325 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,325 |
| 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

- 15 Mar 2018 at 18:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a988d3e9-a2e6-4b48-995b-38cdf936d105

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a988d3e9-a2e6-4b48-995b-38cdf936d105
  15th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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