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PLACE1224ET SEND Summer 26 South Batch 3 Brackenfield - A Call-Off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

Derbyshire County Council

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25 Aug 2026 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council procured specialised transport for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), classified as road transport services. The requirement covers two service areas within the region, with providers able to deliver one or multiple services where applicable. Services are delivered in England, for routes associated with the Brackenfield area. The buyer is Derbyshire County Council, based at County Hall in Matlock. This is a passenger transport service rather than a vehicle supply, construction or general logistics opportunity. It is relevant to operators able to provide safe, managed transport for SEND passengers, including the provision of suitably vetted drivers and passenger assistants.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 7 July 2026 through a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to eagle city cars and Rosliston Cars Ltd, jointly, for £89,304. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, with an option to extend by 12 months. The tender covered two service areas, and suppliers could bid for one or multiple services. Bids were to be priced using cost-per-mile and variable mileage rates in the price schedule. The stated bid closing date was 26 June 2026 at 09:00. The procurement was a DPS call-off using the buyer’s specified alternative procedure.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for specialist SEND passenger transport within Derbyshire’s wider service area, delivered through a passenger transport DPS. A credible future competitor would need operational capacity for multiple dedicated routes or service areas, together with vehicles and procedures suitable for transporting SEND passengers safely and reliably. The requirement specifically points to transparent cost-per-mile and variable mileage pricing, so operators would need robust mileage management and pricing controls. Compliance capability is central: proposed drivers and passenger assistants must have enhanced DBS certificates, with certificate numbers, issue dates and scanned evidence available. Local SMEs can be relevant, as both successful suppliers are recorded as small enterprises. Experience in safeguarding, assisted travel and passenger care would strengthen a future response.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1224ET SEND Summer 26 South Batch 3 Brackenfield - 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 is made up of 2 service areas that are required within the region. Providers are invited to bid on one or multiple services (where applicable) by including pricing based in mileage within the Appendix B Price Schedule. Contracts run for 2 academic years with an option to extend by 12 months. Closing date for bids is Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 09:00 ***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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-650f308a-3c11-4292-913a-cee38f6cde5d
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf4d46c3-116c-4ec6-93d9-e873c6de96d2
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£89,304 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,304 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

eagle city cars

Rosliston Cars Ltd

Further Information

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