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PLACE692ET 19B SEND Specialised Transport Routes Call off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Derbyshire County Council, involved a tender titled "PLACE692ET 19B SEND Specialised Transport Routes Call off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS." This contract, classified under the industry category of Transport services, specifically Road transport and Taxi services, involved the delivery of specialised transport routes within the United Kingdom. The selective procurement method followed a restricted procedure, with a contract valued at £14,652. The tender process culminated in the award stage, with the contract running from 16th November 2024 to 31st July 2025. Key dates included the closure for bids on 14th November 2024, with the award being declared on the 15th November 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the transport sector, such as those offering road transport and taxi services. The competitive tendering process, while selective, was designed to attract businesses capable of efficiently executing specialised transport routes. As evidenced by the award to Qais Travel, a supplier based in Derbyshire, local businesses with the requisite qualifications and experience in transport services can effectively compete for such contracts. SMEs focusing on expanding through public sector contracts could greatly benefit from participating in similar procurement opportunities provided by local authorities like Derbyshire County Council.

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Notice Title

PLACE692ET 19B SEND Specialised Transport Routes Call off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

Notice Description

PLACE692ET 19B SEND Specialised Transport Routes Call off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS Each service area provides detail of mileage and contract length. Contracts runs from November 2024 to 31st July 2025, closing date for bids 14th November 9am

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84e3d6de-7d17-4634-adcf-11aff0855625
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce0f19e-f5c2-426e-9c8c-768033d43a83
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,652 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,652 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QAIS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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