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PLACE1017ET PTU 261 Local Bus 00617/009 9 & 9A Derby Ockbrook/Borrowash

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2026 at 08:40

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16 Jan 2026 at 16:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Derbyshire County Council recently awarded a contract for the provision of local bus services across various regions titled "PLACE1017ET PTU 261 Local Bus 00617/009 9 & 9A Derby Ockbrook/Borrowash". The procurement process employed a restricted procedure under the selective procurement method, specifically within the road transport services category. Important dates include the contract award date on 13 January 2026, with the contract period starting from 2 February 2026 and concluding on 1 October 2027. The tender was aimed at services across multiple locations in the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, and other regions. The closed tendering process had an initial closing date for bids on 19 December 2025.

This substantial contract award, valued at £126,000, presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating within the transport sector, particularly those able to provide efficient and reliable bus services. The contract was ultimately awarded to Littles Travel Ltd, indicating potential competitive opportunities for other firms in future procurement processes seeking to engage with public sector transport service demands. Companies with experience in localised transport services or those looking to expand geographically within the UK transport market will find opportunities like this beneficial for business growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1017ET PTU 261 Local Bus 00617/009 9 & 9A Derby Ockbrook/Borrowash

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council requires operators to run the following bus service within the county. 00617/009 9 & 9A Derby Ockbrook/Borrowash via PLACE059 Transport DPS. Closing date for bids 19/12/25 11am

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ac12296-739b-45cc-abdb-d71435063a24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e136f1d-37f2-498b-b49c-eb607b6228e7
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
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
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
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), 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
1
Supplier Name

LITTLES TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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