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PLACE1227ET SEND Summer 26 South Batch 1 - A Call-Off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 13:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves Derbyshire County Council, which has completed a tender titled "PLACE1227ET SEND Summer 26 South Batch 1." This procurement is part of a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at specialised transport routes within the road transport services category in the East Midlands, UK. The contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 24th July 2028, with the tender stage culminating in an award as of 14th July 2026. The tender, valued at £504,730.88, was conducted through an open procedure, facilitating a competitive and transparent bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the road transport industry, particularly those that provide specialised transport services. Companies proficient in meeting the needs of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) transport would find this contract lucrative. The process was suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with several such businesses, including Shaws Taxis Limited and The Taxi Centre (Derbyshire) Ltd, among the successful suppliers, indicating a welcoming environment for SMEs to thrive and expand their portfolios through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1227ET SEND Summer 26 South Batch 1 - A Call-Off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

Notice Description

Call-off from PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS awarded via 6 lots (services) for SEND specialised transport routes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f35ed14-23d0-48fa-a2a7-3b292f133ece
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5d5bf6-4b57-4708-9bc0-3e4495b01220
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£504,730 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£504,730 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 24 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BRYAN`S TAXIS

GREEN DESTINATIONS

SHAWS TAXIS

THE TAXI CENTRE (DERBYSHIRE

Further Information

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