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PLACE941ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 23 South Batch 27

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 17:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "PLACE941ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 23 South Batch 27," managed by Derbyshire County Council, has reached the award stage. This call-off contract from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS focuses on specialised transport routes under the industry category of road transport services. The procurement, employing a restricted procedure, was open for bids until 17th September 2025, with contracts set to commence on 18th September 2025 and conclude on 16th September 2027, potentially extendable by 12 months. The total contract value is £327,040, and operations will take place across multiple service areas in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in or capable of delivering road transportation services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and those in the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sectors are especially well-suited to participate, as evidenced by the current awardees—Sheffield City Taxis Ltd, ABBEY CARS BURTON, and eagle city cars—all SMEs. Companies prepared for flexible service delivery over the contract period can leverage this opportunity to expand their clientele and regional reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE941ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 23 South Batch 27

Notice Description

END Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender has been split into 5 service areas (Lots) that are required across the region. Providers are invited to bid on one or multiple services by including pricing based in mileage within Appendix B Price Schedule. Each service area provides detail of mileage and contract length. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/537b70e2-0a80-4cfa-b8b1-1bb83abd189a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£327,040 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£327,040 £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
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 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
3
Supplier Names

ABBEY CARS BURTON

EAGLE CITY CARS

SHEFFIELD CITY TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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