Published date: 18 September 2023

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: 20 October 2023, 9am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£300,000

Procurement reference

STSC001-DN689751-34521532

Published date

18 September 2023

Closing date

20 October 2023

Closing time

9am

Contract start date

1 February 2024

Contract end date

31 January 2025

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?

Yes

Description

Working in co-ordination with Darlington Borough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) would like to support a bus service extension providing coverage to the growing residential and retail areas in the West Park area of Darlington.

TVCA is seeking to procure an operator to run the extension for a one-year pilot, there will also be an optional extension period of a further year, subject to agreement. During this period, TVCA will provide financial support for the service. There will be a 3-month cancellation clause for the contract, should this be required.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Kelechi Peter-Bello

Address

Teesside Airport Business Suite
Teesside International Airport
Darlington
DL2 1NJ
England

Telephone

+44 1642408877

Email

Kelechi.Peter-Bellow@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk

Website

https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/