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PLACE940ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 29

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Derbyshire County Council, was focused on the tender titled "PLACE940ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 29," pertaining to the road transport services industry in the United Kingdom. This process involved a restricted procedure, where the procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The services were divided into seven lots required across the region, with contracts spanning from 19th September 2025 to 31st August 2027, and an option to extend by an additional year. The tender stage concluded with an award, and key dates included the submission deadline on 17th September 2025, followed by the active award notice on 18th September 2025. The total contract value amounted to £423,108.

This tender creates growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in road transport services. Given the demand for specialised transport routes within the SEND sector, companies with expertise in passenger transport could benefit significantly from participating. Organisations like Abbey Cars, DG Private Hire, Eagle City Cars, and Rosliston Cars Limited, which have successfully participated in this procurement, exemplify the types of businesses well-suited to this tender, highlighting opportunities for suppliers located across Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Nottinghamshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE940ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 29

Notice Description

SEND Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender has been split into 7 service areas (Lots) that are required across the region. Contracts run from 17th September 2025 to 16th September 2027 with an option to extend by 12 months. Closing date for bids is 17th September 2025 at 9:00PM

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1569a503-713c-4d4b-a1c2-b634afdd7963
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdac541-1830-44d6-84b4-08665350367c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£423,108 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£423,108 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ABBEY CARS

DG PRIVATE HIRE

EAGLE CITY CARS

ROSLISTON CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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