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PLACE707ET PTS 256 School bus transport

Derbyshire County Council

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10 Jun 2025 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PLACE707ET PTS 256 School bus transport" has been carried out by Derbyshire County Council, based in Matlock, UK. It falls under the road transport services industry category. The project spans multiple regions across the UK, including the North East, North West, and London, among others, covering a significant procurement area. The procurement stage is currently in the 'award' phase following its completion. This open procedure contract involves the operation of school bus services starting on 22nd April 2025, running for three years with an optional two-year extension. The tender's estimated total value is £2,867,300, and the final contract awards were actively recorded on 21st April 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in road transport services to expand their operations, focusing on school transport. Ideal contenders include both large-scale transport providers and SMEs capable of managing school bus services across large geographical areas. Operators experienced with multipurpose transport services will particularly benefit, as this contract involves multiple lots across England. The participation of both large entities like First South Yorkshire Ltd and Stagecoach East Midlands, and SMEs such as Bentleys Coaches and Ashbourne Community Transport highlight the broad scope available for businesses of varying scales to collaborate, promoting business growth through the management of extensive school bus services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE707ET PTS 256 School bus transport

Notice Description

PTS 256 consists of 15 Lots for the operation of school bus services in accordance with PLACE059 Transport DPS and Section 89 of the Transport Act 1985 School Transport will commence on the 22nd April 2025. 15 lots All lots will operate for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further two years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e66d33f-93e1-40a9-b8e2-d42416d79155
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7119da0b-a49d-44dc-9158-058ba67ff5c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,867,300 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,867,300 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2030 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Postcode Area
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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
10
Supplier Names

Ashbourne Community Transport

De-luxe coach services ltd

First South Yorkshire Ltd

Erewash Community Transport

Bentleys Coaches

Hawkes Tours (Derby) LTD

VIKING COACHES.COM LTD t/as Viking Coaches

Linburg Touring Ltd

Crosslow Lane Coaches

Stagecoach East Midlands

Further Information

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