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PLACE649ET 59150N24 SEND transport to/from Portland College

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "PLACE649ET 59150N24 SEND transport to/from Portland College," classified under transport services. It involves road transport and taxi services across the United Kingdom. The tender, initiated as a selective procedure, was open for bidding until 28th October 2024, with the contract running from 1st November 2024 to 31st July 2025. The contract, valued at £78,975, was awarded to Awami Travel Ltd. The procurement was aimed at providing SEND specialised transport, allowing potential extensions by a further 12 months, and was deemed suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for transport service providers, including road and taxi services. Businesses that have a focus on providing specialised logistics and transport solutions, particularly those equipped to handle special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) transport requirements, would find this contract beneficial. The use of a restricted procedure indicates a competitive selection process, ensuring quality service provision, and might suit larger operators or those with strategic collaborations. The suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) broadens the scope for diverse business participation, promoting inclusivity and business expansion in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

PLACE649ET 59150N24 SEND transport to/from Portland College

Notice Description

SEND Specialised Transport Route Call off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS Providers are invited to bid for services by including pricing based in mileage within appendix B Price Schedule. Contract runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st July 2025 with the option to extend by 12 months, closing date for bids 28th October 9am .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b6b0861-98ea-4d89-b2e9-af5ea4663df2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,975 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Munday
Contact Email
paul.munday@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1629535277

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

AWAMI TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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