Published date: 26 May 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 June 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£540,000

Procurement reference

DCC001-DN546635-39053482

Published date

26 May 2021

Closing date

25 June 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 September 2021

Contract end date

31 August 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

This contract is for a dedicated bus service for students attending Hummersknott Academy, which takes students from its immediate catchment areas both within the town and specifically the western edge of town and associated approaches. The routes will transport students in receipt of statutory travel and those fee-paying non statutory students.

Route 1 Redworth to Heighington to West Park to Hummersknott Academy - 50-seater coach
Route 2 Skerne Park to Hummersknott Academy - 70-seater coach
Route 3 School Aycliffe, Western approaches to Hummersknott Academy - 70-seater coach

All buses need to arrive at the school no later than 8.20am and will be expected to leave Trust by 3.30pm. The buses run during term time only (190 days).


About the buyer

Contact name

Aidan Keith

Address

County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UE
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 3000

Email

aidan.keith@durham.gov.uk

Website

http://www.durham.gov.uk