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PLACE627ET SEND Transport Provision District-Based Behavioural Support and Social Care Services

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 11:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "PLACE627ET SEND Transport Provision District-Based Behavioural Support and Social Care Services" was managed by Derbyshire County Council. This contract focuses on providing behavioural support and social care transport services across several districts in Derbyshire, including Amber Valley, Bolsover, and Chesterfield, among others. Classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services, this process was conducted using an open procedure and reached the award stage with the contract valued at £917,134. The procurement sought to select one contractor per district capable of efficiently managing transport routes from September 2024 to July 2025, adhering to the required terms and conditions. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13 August 2024 and the contract commencement on 1 September 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of delivering reliable and adaptable services to meet the social care and behavioural support needs. The contract being open to SMEs and VCSEs highlights accessible opportunities for various company sizes to engage. Successful bidders include several established transport service providers such as Saymez Cars, A Line Ltd, and Sheffield City Taxis, illustrating the market's competitive landscape. Businesses equipped with robust logistical capabilities and a commitment to adhering to specific service requirements may find engaging in similar future procurements a strategic avenue for growth and partnership with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE627ET SEND Transport Provision District-Based Behavioural Support and Social Care Services

Notice Description

The provision of behaviour support and social care transport services across each of its districts: Amber Valley, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, High Peak, North East Derbyshire, and South Derbyshire. The aim is to select one contractor per district who will manage all required transport routes efficiently and adapt swiftly to changing service needs, while strictly adhering to the DPS059 Terms and Conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a14359cc-38f9-445f-8936-5f0efec7e7f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441b97c4-8639-49db-b655-190eb00e36da
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£917,134 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£917,134 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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), 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
5
Supplier Names

A LINE

AWAMI TRAVEL

EAGLE CITY CARS

SAYMEZ CARS

SHEFFIELD CITY TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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