---
title: "Service 6/6A enhancements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d73b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-30"
---

# Service 6/6A enhancements

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d73b

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Service 6/6A enhancements," which entails additional evening and Sunday services for the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) supported service. This project falls under the services category with a focus on public road transport services, identified by CPV code 60112000. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and has now reached the award and contract stage. The total contract value is £80,383, with the contract starting on 4th May 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The geographical focus of this project is in the Darlington area and surrounding regions.

This tender presents distinct opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those that can offer value-added service enhancements. The contract was awarded to a large supplier, Tees Valley Combined Authority, indicating the importance of having substantial operational capacity to ensure service continuity and quality. Businesses with capabilities in efficient transport management, community engagement for feedback and service improvements, and sustainable transport solutions would find this tender fitting for growth. Additionally, the local focus suggests an advantage for enterprises familiar with the regional transport infrastructure and community needs.

## Notice

Additional evening and Sunday services on TVCA supported service 6/6A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069782-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,383 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 14:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069782-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069782-2025
  30th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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