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PLACE1089ET SEND Summer 25 Batch 53 North- A Call-Off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 09:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Derbyshire County Council, focused on securing SEND Specialised Transport Routes under the title "PLACE1089ET SEND Summer 25 Batch 53 North." This tender falls under the road transport services category, with services required in England, United Kingdom. The procurement used an open procedure, with the contract period starting from 2nd March 2026 and extending through to 1st March 2028, having an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The tender stage has concluded, with the award status marked as active on 27th February 2026, and the value of the award is £69,552. The deadline for submitting bids was 24th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement explicitly considers their suitability. Businesses operating within the road transport services industry and capable of providing specialised transport routes are primed to benefit, especially those with services fitting the requirements detailed in the Appendix B Price Schedule. This opportunity facilitates business growth by allowing successful suppliers to secure a steady contract with the established authority of Derbyshire County Council. LE Taxis Limited has been awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for similar companies to participate in future tenders.

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Notice Title

PLACE1089ET SEND Summer 25 Batch 53 North- A Call-Off from the 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 1 service area (lot) 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 February 2026 with an option to extend by 12 months. Closing date for bids is 24th February 2026 at 12:00 hours ***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/ee76a7d0-f1d5-422f-9a70-d22c0ab1d04b
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
£69,552 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,552 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 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
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
1
Supplier Name

LE TAXIS

Further Information

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