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title: "Home To School Transport Lot 1 Routes 446 and BH51"
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# Home To School Transport Lot 1 Routes 446 and BH51

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8d9e2dc-01a5-4ec1-a41c-75c1a7a74311

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for 'Home To School Transport Lot 1 Routes 446 and BH51' under a restricted procedure. The procurement process falls under the Taxi services category (CPV: 60120000) and is set within England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £210,000, commenced on 27th August 2024 and will run until 31st August 2026. The tender reached its award stage on 14th August 2024. The procurement method used for this tender was selective, aimed at providing a structured and competitive environment.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those with experience in providing school transport services. SMEs and organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are well-suited to compete for this type of contract, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Winning such contracts can offer steady income and strengthen business credentials, making it an excellent growth opportunity for capable providers like Paul Trenholme, the awarded supplier.

## Notice

Home To School transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d16ba86d-63aa-41ab-813c-bb72e9bc2603 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,000 |
| 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 | PAUL TRENHOLME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d16ba86d-63aa-41ab-813c-bb72e9bc2603

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d16ba86d-63aa-41ab-813c-bb72e9bc2603
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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