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23 Feb 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract for SEND specialised transport routes as part of the PLACE944ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 31 Transport Requirements. The procurement process was conducted using a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. This selective procurement involves road transport services across five service areas in England, United Kingdom. The contract, with a total value of £309,673, has been divided into separate lots allowing providers to bid on one or multiple services. The tender reached a completion stage with the award status being active since 26th September 2025. The contract period will extend from 29th September 2025 to 28th September 2028, providing substantial opportunities for businesses in the services category.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in road transport services. With its focus on SEND specialised transport routes, businesses adept at providing such services can compete effectively by leveraging competitive mileage pricing. The contract's selective procurement method favours both SMEs and VCSEs, encouraging participation from diverse organisations. Large-scale suppliers such as Eagle City Cars, Stapenhill Swan Cars, Awami Travel Ltd, and Star Cars Derby are already involved as suppliers, indicating a competitive environment suitable for well-established transport providers looking to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

PLACE944ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 31 Transport Requirements

Notice Description

SEND Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender has been split into 5 service areas (Lots) that are required across the region. Providers are invited to bid on one or multiple services by including pricing based in mileage within Appendix B Price Schedule. Each service area provides detail of mileage and contract length

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b955dcfa-6ad1-44b5-964f-3621917a5575
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23888260-ec1d-4d50-b88f-822ea9571ddc
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

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£309,673 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£309,673 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2028 3-4 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
Postcode Area
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
4
Supplier Names

Eagle City Cars

Stapenhill Swan Cars

Awami Travel LTD

Star Cars Derby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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