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PLACE1066ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 48 - A call off from PLACE059 Transport DPS

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 15:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Derbyshire County Council as the buying organisation, with the contract title "PLACE1066ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 48," focusing on road transport services. This call-off under the PLACE059 Transport DPS is categorised within the services industry and is anticipated to impact the England region, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the award stage, with contracts starting on 28th January 2026 and concluding on 25th January 2028. Suppliers were required to submit bids by 26th January 2026 at 12:00 PM. This open procedure procurement method resulted in a contract valued at £439,983.

This contract offers opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in road transport services. Providers that can effectively manage specialised transport routes for the SEND programme may benefit significantly. Businesses equipped with the requisite documentation such as DBS certificates for drivers and assistants, along with competitive pricing based on mileage, stand a good chance of securing work through such tenders. Notably, successful suppliers include Galaxy Travel Taxis, Awami Travel LTD, Raihan Travel, and Green Destinations Ltd, signalling the potential for similar businesses to thrive in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1066ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 48 - A call off from PLACE059 Transport DPS

Notice Description

SEND Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender has been split into 5 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. Contracts run from January 2026 with an option to extend by 12 months. Closing date for bids is 26th January 2026 at 12:00PM. ***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 passenger assistants

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f19bef5-93f5-41b2-998b-d9ca7342aa39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd96537d-bcd3-4f75-b68b-1eec859383c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£439,983 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£439,983 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2028 1-2 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
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

GALAXY TRAVEL TAXIS

GREEN DESTINATIONS

RAIHAN TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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