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PLACE1123ET Adult Care Transport Emergency tender - A01254/DD26 - Derwent Hub

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "PLACE1123ET Adult Care Transport Emergency tender" involving road transport services within the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The tender aimed to provide taxi and small vehicle passenger transport services for adult care and includes the requirement of a 16-seater vehicle with a tail lift. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 8th April 2026, and the contract is set to operate for two years, commencing on 13th April 2026. The total contract value is £114,920, and the award was published on 14th April 2026. The supplier chosen for this contract is AR Travel, identified as a small to medium enterprise (SME).

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the transport industry, particularly SMEs seeking to expand their service provision in the adult care sector. With compliance requirements such as DBS clearance, businesses proficient in executing transport services with specialised vehicles will have an advantage. The contract could help businesses leverage their capabilities in road transport, encouraging growth by enabling participation in ongoing service delivery for public sector needs. The council's focus on utilising SMEs enhances the prospects for local businesses to build robust partnerships and enter into sustainable government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1123ET Adult Care Transport Emergency tender - A01254/DD26 - Derwent Hub

Notice Description

Call-off from the PLACE059 Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), for the supply of taxi and small vehicles passenger transport services for Adult Care, 52 weeks per year for up to 2 years commencing 13th April 2026. ****16-Seater vehicle with Tail lift required for this tender ***Please complete cost per mile section in the bid form*** See revised Section 37 in the terms and conditions. ***Operators must have an up-to-date DBS clearance authorised by the Council*** ***Please ensure compliance with every aspect of the specification before bidding*** Closing date for bids is 8th April 2026 at 09:00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33bb789d-7ae3-4d86-be20-89981f6d186f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe310a25-e566-41c1-9d5e-36341eb8f888
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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
£114,920 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 2-3 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

AR TRAVEL

Further Information

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