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title: "Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Lot 1 - Route 325"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-03-01"
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# Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Lot 1 - Route 325

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebf7fb33-fd9a-46e7-96c8-44ff8cc52522

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for the "Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Lot 1 - Route 325". This contracting opportunity falls within the education and training services category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which was conducted through an open procurement method, had a total value of £29,412. The tender period concluded on 25th February 2018, with the contract period set from 1st March 2018 to 28th February 2022.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing transport services. Companies specialising in transport logistics, especially those focused on educational settings or local community services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts with the council. Engaging in contracts with public authorities like Darlington Borough Council can help businesses expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Transport DPS - Request for Bids - Lot 1 - Route 325

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd81f50-c9a2-4fc6-9545-1b2f3999a95c |
| 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 | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,412 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,412 |
| 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

- 1 Mar 2018 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd81f50-c9a2-4fc6-9545-1b2f3999a95c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd81f50-c9a2-4fc6-9545-1b2f3999a95c
  1st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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