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PLACE818ET SEND Summer 24 Batch 43

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PLACE818ET SEND Summer 24 Batch 43" contract was led by Derbyshire County Council, located in Matlock, England. This tender, categorised under the road transport services industry (CPV code: 60100000), involves the provision of specialised transport services for SEND children in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract running from 22nd June 2025 to 31st July 2027. The award was made active on 11th June 2025, with a contract value of £169,260. The procurement method was listed as "Other," typically indicating a non-standard procedure within the framework of the PLACE059 DPS.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in road transport services. Companies that can provide reliable and specialised transport solutions will find this contract beneficial. Winning this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and expand its clientele within the educational and public service sectors regionally. The chosen suppliers were Express Sheff Ltd and Awami Travel Ltd, both SMEs, demonstrating that the procurement process actively supports smaller businesses in securing government contracts.

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Notice Title

PLACE818ET SEND Summer 24 Batch 43

Notice Description

Call-off contract from PLACE059 DPS for the provision of SEND specialised transport.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b169d5dd-fb1b-45c4-8f5f-7aca666f76b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a1bb81-a10c-4a54-960b-2df5f8b0b857
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£169,260 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,260 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
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
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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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AWAMI TRAVEL

EXPRESS SHEFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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