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PLACE974ET PTS 268 School Bus to-from Tibshelf School

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Dec 2025 at 11:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Derbyshire County Council involved the contract titled "PLACE974ET PTS 268 School Bus to-from Tibshelf School," falling under the industry category of road transport services. The contract, valued at £330,600, is focused on delivering school bus service in England, United Kingdom. This process is in the award stage, with the supplier being Linburg Touring Ltd. The tender period ended on 17th November 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 5th January 2026, lasting until 4th January 2029.

This contract presents a tangible opportunity for businesses engaged in road transport services, particularly those catering to educational institutions. Suitable contenders include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of adhering to local transport regulations and providing reliable service. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to enhance their portfolio within public sector engagements, cultivating further growth and reputation in the transport service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE974ET PTS 268 School Bus to-from Tibshelf School

Notice Description

PLACE974ET PTS 268 31528/Blue for the operation of a school bus service to-from Tibshelf School in accordance with PLACE059 Transport DPS and Section 89 of the Transport Act 1985

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc8b91a1-575f-49b1-bd50-6eabfe7ac863
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da32559d-65ad-4024-89d2-e47de385afde
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
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
£330,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 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

LINBURG TOURING

Further Information

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