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PLACE1196ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 71

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2026 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PLACE1196ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 71" has been completed by Derbyshire County Council. The tender falls under the road transport services category, with the procurement taking place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement process has concluded its award stage. The contract's purpose is related to specialised transport services for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) requirements, with a total value of £95,882. The contract period extends from 1st June 2026 to 14th June 2028. Key dates include the award date on 29th May 2026, following the tender period which ended on 26th May 2026. This procurement followed a call-off contract framework from PLACE059 DPS and was designated suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender creates opportunities for SMEs specialising in road transport services and those capable of fulfilling specialised transport needs for SEND requirements. Business growth can be stimulated by tapping into public sector contracts, offering a stable and potentially recurring revenue stream. Companies like Eagle City Cars, which is categorised as an SME and has been awarded the contract alongside larger firm Green Destinations Ltd, exemplify the types of businesses well-placed to engage with such procurement opportunities. Such tenders provide a pathway for SMEs to enhance their portfolio and secure contracts with reputable public sector organisations such as Derbyshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1196ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 71

Notice Description

Call-off contract from PLACE059 DPS for SEND specialised transport - 2 lots (services).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68687374-3e51-448c-a578-5dcab9a8a502
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f140eee-7d7d-458d-b227-89633d5654e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£95,882 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,882 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 14 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
2
Supplier Names

EAGLE CITY CARS

GREEN DESTINATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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