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PLACE851ET SEND Summer 25 South SSSC

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Aug 2025 at 07:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed the award stage of a public procurement contract titled "PLACE851ET SEND Summer 25 South SSSC", which focuses on SEND specialised transport routes. This tender is part of the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS and is divided into five service areas, or lots. The contract, valued at £350,000, runs from 2nd September 2025 to 24th June 2028, with a potential extension of 12 months. The tender falls under the industry categories of road transport services and taxi services, and is located in England. The procurement method used is classified as "Other -". The need for SEND transportation services positions this tender within the service industry, with procurement now completed and the contracts awarded to AHS Cars Ltd, Central Cars Chesterfield Ltd, and A Line (Chesterfield) LTD.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, especially those that have expertise in providing specialised transport for individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Although the process has already reached the award stage, businesses in this sector can benefit by positioning themselves for future openings within such frameworks, particularly those with the capacity to handle specific geographic or service-based lots. Companies equipped to deliver flexible and reliable transport solutions, particularly small to medium enterprises in the transport sector, would find this tender an ideal opportunity for business expansion and establishing relationships with public sector entities like Derbyshire County Council. It also highlights the importance of being part of dynamic purchasing systems (DPS) to access similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE851ET SEND Summer 25 South SSSC

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) Contracts run from September 2025 to 31st July 2027 with an option to extend by 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c718f5f4-46f7-4650-b849-0d7e0b7130c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54868287-c843-4ff4-92d8-a7e99aa05fc4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 24 Jun 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
3
Supplier Names

A LINE (CHESTERFIELD

AHS CARS

CENTRAL CARS CHESTERFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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