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TD2323 - Spondon Circular Bus Service Enhancement

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process titled "TD2323 - Spondon Circular Bus Service Enhancement" was conducted by Derby City Council. This project involves enhancing bus services for the Nottingham & Derby Spondon Circular and Train Station service, classified under the transport industry (CPV code 34000000). The procurement stage is complete with the contract awarded under the De Minimis provisions of the Transport Act to Arriva Midlands Ltd. The contract, valued at £180,000, spans from 19th April 2025 to 19th April 2026. Derby City Council, located in Derby, England, facilitated this direct award procurement method, aligning it with regional transport needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in transport equipment and services. Given the procurement method used, larger established transport service providers, like Arriva Midlands Ltd, are positioned well to benefit from such contracts, especially if they have robust operational capabilities to meet regional transport service demands. Whilst this specific tender does not favour small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it exemplifies the types of opportunities that can further bolster a large transport company’s presence and capabilities in the regional market.

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Notice Title

TD2323 - Spondon Circular Bus Service Enhancement

Notice Description

Bus service enhancement for the Nottingham & Derby Spondon Circular and Train Station service. This will be awarded under De Minimis provisions of the Transport Act

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b3ec82-fbba-42ef-9872-98e7fb487113
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 - Direct Award awarded under De Minimis precisions in the Transport Act
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
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)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARRIVA MIDLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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