--- title: "PB2023-01219 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046916" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046916" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046916.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046916.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-09" --- # PB2023-01219 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046916 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046916) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046916.json) ## Summary Darlington Borough Council has issued a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) invitation for Home to School, Special Educational Needs, and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services under the title "PB2023-01219". This procurement falls under the Transport services category, excluding waste transport, and is aimed at providing scheduled and ad-hoc passenger transport across a range of vehicles. The services required are segmented into several lots, including those for various passenger capacities and emergency requirements. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, closing on 30th June 2028, with key dates including the start on 22nd July 2024. The project is based in Darlington, United Kingdom, within region UKC13. The procurement method being employed is a restricted procedure with electronic submission requirements. This opportunity offers significant growth prospects for businesses within the transport sector, especially those with capabilities in specialised passenger transport services, including wheelchair-adapted vehicles. The breakdown into multiple lots allows businesses of varying sizes and specialties to participate, making it ideal for SMEs as well as larger transport firms. Companies engaged in providing reliable and flexible transport solutions, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive demographics such as school children and vulnerable adults, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. This project is managed by Darlington Borough Council, a regional authority dedicated to public service commitment. ## Notice Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services The requirement is split into the following lots: Lot 1 1 to 4 passenger seats Lot 2 5 to 16 passenger seats Lot 3 12 to 16 passenger seats and a tail-lift Lot 4 22+ passenger seats Lot 5 Emergency (short-term and/or short notice) requirements Lot 5a 1 to 4 passenger seats Lot 5b 5 to 16 passenger seats Lot 5c 12 to 16 passenger seats and a tail-lift Lot 5d 22+ passenger seats Please apply via the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=37ef55a2-bac9-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21 ### Lot Information Lots 1 to 5 The Service is for Home to School, Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Vulnerable Passenger Transport Services. This Service will provide a scheduled and ad-hoc passenger transport journey's, across a range of different vehicles, including wheelchair adapted vehicles. he requirement is split into the following lots: Lot 1 1 to 4 passenger seats Lot 2 5 to 16 passenger seats Lot 3 12 to 16 passenger seats and a tail-lift Lot 4 22+ passenger seats Lot 5 Emergency (short-term and/or short notice) requirements Lot 5a 1 to 4 passenger seats Lot 5b 5 to 16 passenger seats Lot 5c 12 to 16 passenger seats and a tail-lift Lot 5d 22+ passenger seats Lot 1 Home to School Transport route 455 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014042-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 21 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLC13 Darlington | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 14 | | Supplier names | COMPASS ROYSTON; DELTA COACHES; E TRAVEL NE; GARNETTS; HTSTG; IAN NOTMAN; J & C COACHES; J&C COACHES; MIDDLESBROUGH BOROUGH CARS; PAUL TRENHOLME; RTS TAXIS; S & R CARS; UNITED TAXI CONTRACTS; UNITED TAXIS CONTRACTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 9 Apr 2025 at 14:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014042-2025 - 20 Dec 2024 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041109-2024 - 25 Oct 2024 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034631-2024 - 23 Sep 2024 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030367-2024 - 20 Sep 2024 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030105-2024 - 20 Sep 2024 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030102-2024 - 20 Sep 2024 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030099-2024 - 19 Sep 2024 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030065-2024 - 19 Sep 2024 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030057-2024 - 19 Sep 2024 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030048-2024 - 19 Sep 2024 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030041-2024 - 19 Sep 2024 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030037-2024 - 19 Sep 2024 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029963-2024 - 19 Sep 2024 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029951-2024 - 19 Sep 2024 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029945-2024 - 17 Sep 2024 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029720-2024 - 17 Sep 2024 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029712-2024 - 17 Sep 2024 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029696-2024 - 9 Sep 2024 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028777-2024 - 4 Sep 2024 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028309-2024 - 21 May 2024 at 08:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015941-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.darlington.gov.euk - http://www.darlington.gov.uk - http://www.procontract.due-north.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=37ef55a2-bac9-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21 - https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/a258890e-59d8-4b87-91d9-05f779c9c13d ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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