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PLACE939ET SEND Summer 25 Batch South 28 North 24

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council, based in Matlock, United Kingdom, has completed the award phase of a public procurement process for SEND Specialised Transport Routes under the title "PLACE939ET SEND Summer 25 Batch South 28 North 24," classified under road transport services. This tender operates as a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS, segmented into six service areas allowing providers to compete based on mileage. The procurement method followed a selective, restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 15th September 2025, and the contract running from 17th September 2025 to 16th September 2028. The award was published on 23rd February 2026, valuing at £402,317.60.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in road transport services. By offering six service areas, businesses can tailor their bids, potentially enhancing competitiveness and contract fulfilment. Suitable business types include local transport providers capable of managing specialised routes, as illustrated by the award winners: Awami Travel LTD, Eagle City Cars, Rosliston Cars Limited, and Swad Cars, all noted SMEs. Participating in this contract allows businesses to form strategic regional partnerships and contribute to the community by supporting Send Transport needs.

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Notice Title

PLACE939ET SEND Summer 25 Batch South 28 North 24

Notice Description

SEND Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender has been split into 6 service areas (Lots) that are required across the region. Providers are invited to bid on one or multiple services by including pricing based in mileage within Appendix B Price Schedule. Each service area provides detail of mileage and contract length.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-722b8805-6f11-41a7-b35c-22bec1e3f97a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7bb6c0-f246-46b1-859a-f4661a537c54
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£402,317 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£402,317 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2028 2-3 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
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
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
4
Supplier Names

AWAMI TRAVEL

EAGLE CITY CARS

ROSLISTON CARS

SWAD CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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