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PLACE1096ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 60

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "PLACE1096ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 60" for specialised transport services. This procurement falls under the road transport services category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to iCars (Swadlincote) Ltd, with a contract value of £51,681. The award was made on 5th March 2026, and the contract period spans from 6th March 2026 to 5th March 2028. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage, with the notice of awarded contract published on 9th March 2026.

This tender provides notable opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in road transport services. Given its focus on SEND specialised transport routes, businesses with capabilities in logistics and transportation within the specified region could benefit significantly. The involvement of Derbyshire County Council highlights potential for further collaborations with public sector entities in the region, paving the way for sustained growth. The procurement method labelled as "Other - " suggests flexibility in approach, offering smaller enterprises a viable chance to participate in public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1096ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 60

Notice Description

Call-off contract from PLACE059 DPS for the provision of SEND specialised transport route.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44fae8a4-c7b8-4394-9f5c-2a1eaec1ec18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60f81e8-0eb0-4626-b204-1c492b295e73
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
£51,681 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,681 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICARS (SWADLINCOTE

Further Information

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