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PB2023-01219 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services

Awarded to Compass Royston, Delta Coaches Ltd, E Travel NE Ltd +13 more

Darlington Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 21 May 2024
Deadline
Deadline: 30 June 2028 (619 days left)

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Overview

Darlington Borough Council established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for home to school, special educational needs, and vulnerable adult passenger transport services, divided into five main lots based on vehicle capacity (1–4, 5–16, 12–16 with tail-lift, and 22+ passenger seats) plus emergency provision lots. The system was awarded on 20 December 2024 to 16 suppliers including Compass Royston, Delta Coaches, E Travel NE, Garnetts, and others.

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What this covers

  • 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

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£15,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Dynamic purchasing system
Published
21 May 2024
Deadline
30 June 2028
Classification (CPV)
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Award outcome

Award date
20 December 2024
Contract period
21 July 2024 → 30 June 2028
Winners
  • Compass Royston
  • Delta Coaches Ltd
  • E Travel NE Ltd
  • Garnetts
  • HTSTG
  • Ian Notman
  • J & C Coaches
  • J&C Coaches
  • J&C Coaches LTd
  • Middlesbrough Borough Cars
  • Paul Trenholme
  • RTS Taxis
  • S & R Cars
  • S & R Cars Ltd
  • United Taxi Contracts Ltd
  • United Taxis Contracts Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    9 April 2025

  2. Contract

    20 December 2024

  3. Contract

    25 October 2024

  4. Contract

    23 September 2024

  5. Contract

    20 September 2024

  6. Contract

    20 September 2024

  7. Contract

    20 September 2024

  8. Contract

    19 September 2024

  9. Contract

    19 September 2024

  10. Contract

    19 September 2024

  11. Contract

    19 September 2024

  12. Contract

    19 September 2024

  13. Contract

    19 September 2024

  14. Contract

    19 September 2024

  15. Contract

    19 September 2024

  16. Contract

    17 September 2024

  17. Contract

    17 September 2024

  18. Contract

    17 September 2024

  19. Contract

    9 September 2024

  20. Contract

    4 September 2024

  21. Contract Notice

    21 May 2024

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