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PLACE1156ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 70- Call-Off from PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

Derbyshire County Council

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27 Jul 2026 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council procured SEND specialised passenger transport services for routes in England. The requirement covered two service areas within the region, with providers able to offer one or more services where applicable. The work involved transporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, delivered through a call-off from the council’s Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System. Suppliers were required to price services by mileage using the prescribed price schedule, including cost-per-mile and variable mileage rates. The procurement was categorised as road transport services and fell within the services category. It was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist transport operators with appropriate vehicles, trained staff and safeguarding arrangements.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following an open procedure. Bids closed on 11 May 2026 at 09:00, and the award was made on 14 May 2026. Awami Travel LTD and Mackworth Travels Ltd were jointly awarded the requirement for £177,583.20, with the contract running from 20 May 2026 to 31 July 2028. The tender described an option to extend by a further 12 months. The evaluation basis centred on mileage pricing submitted through the Appendix B price schedule, including cost-per-mile and variable mileage rates. The procurement was a call-off from the existing Passenger Transport DPS and was divided into two service areas, allowing suppliers to bid for one or multiple services where applicable.

For a supplier that did not win this award, the procurement demonstrates a defined market for recurring specialist school transport commissioned by Derbyshire County Council through its Passenger Transport DPS. A credible competitor would need experience operating passenger transport routes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, with the vehicles, scheduling capability and operational capacity to cover one or more service areas. Drivers and passenger assistants would need enhanced DBS certificates, with certificate numbers, issue dates and scanned copies available for the bid. Competitive performance would also depend on accurate cost-per-mile and variable mileage pricing, because the requirement is structured around mileage. The award to two SME suppliers indicates that smaller operators can meet the council’s delivery and safeguarding expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1156ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 70- 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 2 service areas (lots) that are 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. Contracts run from May 2026 with an option to extend by 12 months. Closing date for bids is 11th May 2026 at 09:00 ***See revised section 37 in the terms and conditions. PLEASE NOTE, FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE BELOW INFORMATION MAY RENDER YOUR BID NON-COMPLIANT*** Please complete Cost Per Mile and Variable Mileage Rates within the bid form (Appendix B Price schedule) ***Bidders Must provide the following DBS information for all proposed drivers and passenger assistants *** 1.DBS certificate numbers and issue dates AND *** 2. A Scanned copy of enhanced DBS Certificates for all proposed drivers and passenger assistants

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc6eff6a-b193-489e-902d-6e0027798cce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f470f181-23a6-4675-bebf-0e66e9826977
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
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
£177,583 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,583 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 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
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
2
Supplier Names

Awami Travel LTD

Mackworth travels ltd

Further Information

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