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title: "Re-procurement of Bus Service 17/18 Covering Darlington - TVCA-PROC-0287"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041b32"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT"
published: "2024-01-30"
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# Re-procurement of Bus Service 17/18 Covering Darlington - TVCA-PROC-0287

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041b32

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) in coordination with Darlington Borough Council is re-procuring Bus Service 17/18, covering areas of Darlington. The current contract will expire in March 2024, prompting the need for a replacement service. TVCA intends to engage an operator for a 1-year term, extendable by an additional year. Financial support will be provided with a 3-month cancellation clause included. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total contract value of GBP 336,106.

This tender presents an opportunity for transport service operators to bid for the bus routes in Darlington. Businesses capable of providing high-quality services and demonstrating value in methodology, resource planning, social impact, and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement with TVCA and the one-year contract term with possible extension offer potential for sustainable business growth in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Working in coordination with Darlington Borough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) would like to reprocure bus service 17/18, covering areas of Darlington. The current service in operation is contracted until March 2024. We therefore need to reprocure the replacement service for when the current contract comes to an end. TVCA are seeking to procure an operator to run the bus routes for 1- year, with an additional optional 1- year extension should it be required. During this time 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 coordination with Darlington Borough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) would like to reprocure bus service 17/18, covering areas of Darlington. The current service in operation is contracted until March 2024. We therefore need to reprocure the replacement service for when the current contract comes to an end. TVCA are seeking to procure an operator to run the bus routes for 1- year, with an additional optional 1- year extension should it be required. During this time 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: This is a 1 year contract (PS175,000) with the option to extend for an additional year (further PS175,000)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003122-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £336,106 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY GROUP, AND TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC13 Darlington |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2024 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003122-2024
- 20 Nov 2023 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034234-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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