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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 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Derbyshire County Council, pertains to the provision of SEND Specialised Transport Routes under the title "PLACE1156ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 70- Call-Off from PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS". This tender falls under the industry category of road transport services and is specific to England, United Kingdom. The process had progressed to the award stage, with the total contract value amounting to £177,583.20. Bids were required by the 11th of May 2026 at 09:00, and contracts begin on the 20th of May 2026, running until the 31st of July 2028, with a potential extension for an additional year. The procurement method followed an open procedure, inviting bids from suitable suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those with experience in providing special educational needs transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises stand a good chance of securing such contracts due to the procurement's suitability guidelines. Companies like Awami Travel LTD and Mackworth Travels Ltd, which are SMEs, were successful in this open procedure. Businesses capable of meeting the detailed requirements, such as providing DBS-certified drivers and passenger assistants, would be well-positioned to grow through participation in this tender. The emphasis on competitive pricing per mile also suggests that efficient cost management could be a key competitive edge.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f470f181-23a6-4675-bebf-0e66e9826977
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
2
Supplier Names

AWAMI TRAVEL

MACKWORTH TRAVELS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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