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PLACE1108ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 63 - A call off from PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 13:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council, based in Matlock, England, recently completed an award in the area of road transport services, specifically specialised transport routes for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). The procurement was part of the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS, focusing on the summer service for the South Batch 63. The procurement process reached the award stage with the tender closing on the 23rd of March 2026, and the contract commencing on the 13th of April 2026, running until the 31st of July 2028. The contract, valued at £64,160 GBP, requires road transport service providers to deliver services across three lots with bids based on mileage pricing.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for SMEs in the road transport sector, particularly those with experience in handling specialised transport services. Business growth can be achieved by providing competitively priced bids for one or multiple service lots, optimising routes within the specified region. SMEs with capability in delivering reliable transport solutions tailored for SEND requirements are well-positioned to benefit from the procurement, enhancing their portfolio and regional service presence in collaboration with local authorities like Derbyshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1108ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 63 - A call off from PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

Notice Description

SEND Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender is made up of 3 service areas (lots) that is required within the region. Providers are invited to bid on one or multiple services (where applicable) by including pricing based in mileage within the Appendix B Price Schedule. Each service area provides detail of mileage and contract length.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acc66bec-59c1-49bb-85fc-0416e180eaed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5efe5b3-9efc-4b45-be1d-db660053adc4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£64,160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
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
1
Supplier Name

MD CARS T/A NATIONAL CARS

Further Information

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