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PLACE1069ET SEND Transport Tender Summer 25 South Batch 55- A Call-Off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS.

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "PLACE1069ET SEND Transport Tender Summer 25 South Batch 55" was conducted by Derbyshire County Council. This tender, under the road transport services category, involved a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The procurement was completed using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to LE Taxis Limited. The contract, valued at £67,554, will run from 6th February 2026 to 5th February 2028, with services to be delivered across England. The opportunity invited small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, and bids were required to be submitted by 30th January 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those capable of delivering specialised SEND transport routes. Companies with experience in meeting stringent requirements, such as providing DBS-certified personnel and managing variable mileage rates, are well suited to compete in such contracts. As Derbyshire County Council often seeks providers through open procurement methods, businesses that can deliver reliable and compliant transport solutions within budget constraints are positioned to thrive and secure future opportunities in the region.

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Notice Title

PLACE1069ET SEND Transport Tender Summer 25 South Batch 55- A Call-Off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS.

Notice Description

SEND Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender has been split into 1 service area (Lot) 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 February 2026 with an option to extend by 12 months. Closing date for bids is 30th January 2026 at 11:00AM ***See revised section 37 in the terms and conditions. PLEASE NOTE, FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE BELOW INFORMATION MAY RENDER YOUR BID NON-COMPLIANT*** Please complete Cost Per Mile and Variable Mileage Rates within the bid form (Appendix B Price schedule) ***Bidders Must provide the following DBS information for all proposed drivers and passenger assistants *** 1.DBS certificate numbers and issue dates AND *** 2. A Scanned copy of enhanced DBS Certificates for all proposed drivers and passenger assistants

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-329958df-5bc3-4adc-8bf2-774ad81266bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04cb617b-fb35-4036-b340-75246a0a3d68
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£67,554 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,554 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2028 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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