---
title: "West Park Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040190"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-12-18"
---

# West Park Bus Service

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040190

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is currently running a public procurement process for the West Park Bus Service. This service aims to extend bus coverage to the residential and retail areas in the West Park area of Darlington. The procurement stage is active, with a total value of £300,000 for a one-year pilot, extendable for an additional year. The deadline for submissions is October 20, 2023. The TVCA, in collaboration with Darlington Borough Council, is seeking an operator to provide the service under an open procedure. The important dates include the tender period end on October 20, 2023, and the bid opening on the same day.

This tender for the West Park Bus Service by the Tees Valley Combined Authority offers opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry. Companies providing public road transport services would be well-suited to compete for the contract. With a known value of £300,000, the procurement process involves the provision of financial support by TVCA for the service operation. Businesses that can comply with the electronic submission requirements and potential contract extension should consider participating. TVCA's clear focus on enhancing public transportation infrastructure presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses aiming to work in the services sector.

## Notice

Working in co-ordination with Darlington Borough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) would like to support a bus service extension providing coverage to the growing residential and retail areas in the West Park area of Darlington. TVCA is seeking to procure an operator to run the extension for a one-year pilot, there will also be an optional extension period of a further year, subject to agreement. During this period, TVCA will provide financial support for the service. There will be a 3-month cancellation clause for the contract, should this be required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Working in co-ordination with Darlington Borough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) would like to support a bus service extension providing coverage to the growing residential and retail areas in the West Park area of Darlington. TVCA is seeking to procure an operator to run the extension for a one-year pilot, there will also be an optional extension period of a further year, subject to agreement. During this period, TVCA will provide financial support for the service. There will be a 3-month cancellation clause for the contract, should this be required.

Options: an optional extension period of a further year

Renewal: an optional extension period of a further year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037096-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC12 South Teesside, TLC13 Darlington |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2023 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037096-2023
- 18 Sep 2023 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027474-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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