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Transport Provision PLACE1074ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 49

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2026 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed a procurement process for "Transport Provision PLACE1074ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 49," focusing on road transport services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 12 February 2026, is a call-off from PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS and covers five transport routes running over two academic years, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement method used is identified as "Other." The contract period starts on 13 February 2026 and ends on 31 July 2028, representing a significant opportunity in the services category. The tender value is £352,037, supporting the council’s commitment to effective transport services for the SEND community.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for SMEs, as evidenced by the contract awards to Awami Travel Ltd and Green Destinations Ltd, both SMEs. Businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly within the SEND sector, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The potential for a long-term partnership with Derbyshire County Council, and the visibility of providing public transport services, could enhance business credibility and market presence in the region significantly. Engaging in tender processes like this can lead to stable financial growth and increased business network opportunities within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Transport Provision PLACE1074ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 49

Notice Description

Call-off from PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS, contract awarded to 5 lots (transport routes), each running for 2 academic years + optional 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e84d047-ef00-40a5-91d1-b721f731e4b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f585917e-87a7-4b7d-9443-edaee9ce49b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£352,037 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£352,037 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jason Thornhill
Contact Email
jason.thornhill@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AWAMI TRAVEL

GREEN DESTINATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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