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title: "Home To School Transport Lot 3 Routes BH62, BH70, BH71 and DC01"
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# Home To School Transport Lot 3 Routes BH62, BH70, BH71 and DC01

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4b63622-dbe8-4be6-881e-0052a07381b7

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for "Home To School Transport Lot 3 Routes BH62, BH70, BH71 and DC01" to J&C Coaches Ltd. The procurement process, classified under special-purpose road passenger transport services (CPV code 60130000), follows an open procedure with significant emphasis on transparency. This process is now in the award stage, having transitioned from the tender stage, with key dates including the contract period from 15 August 2024 to 31 August 2026. The contract covers services within England and has a total value of £668,800, aimed at ensuring reliable transport for schoolchildren.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in road passenger transport, as it is a sizable contract with extensive service requirements. The open procurement method used by Darlington Borough Council ensures a competitive environment where smaller businesses and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) can participate and potentially win contracts like this one. Such opportunities can help these businesses to expand their operations, gain valuable experience, and establish their presence in public sector contracting.

## Notice

Home To School transport Lot 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff6bc75-19b0-4c8e-8f33-0a976cbd0d8c |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £668,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £668,800 |
| 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 | J&C COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 08:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff6bc75-19b0-4c8e-8f33-0a976cbd0d8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff6bc75-19b0-4c8e-8f33-0a976cbd0d8c
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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