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PLACE768ET SEND Summer Batch 36 Transport Provision

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is seeking specialised transport services for SEND Summer Batch 36 through a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The procurement falls under the road transport services category and is structured into four service areas, providing businesses the flexibility to bid for one or multiple lots. The contracts span from 25 April 2025 to 28 April 2028, with potential for a 12-month extension. With a value of £165,555, the procurement process employs a restricted procedure, indicating a selective method to ensure high standards. This opportunity is tailored for SMEs in England, particularly in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in road transport services, to expand their market presence and secure long-term contracts. Businesses located in England and capable of delivering specialised transport services to SEND programs can benefit significantly from this tender. Ideal candidates will be agile, able to manage the logistics of multiple service contracts, and adept in efficient fleet management. Engaging in this contract offers the prospect of diversifying service offerings while collaborating with the local government to meet specialised transport needs. Businesses such as community transport providers and environmentally conscious transport companies stand to gain from this engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE768ET SEND Summer Batch 36 Transport Provision

Notice Description

SEND Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender has been split into 4 service areas (Lots) that are required across the region. Providers are invited to bid on one or multiple services by including pricing based in mileage within Appendix B Price Schedule. Each service area provides detail of mileage and contract length. Contracts run from April 2025 to 31st July 2027 with an option to extend by 12 months,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba5ae8d-8d82-4a0b-8e05-9e899ff177ca
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£165,555 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,555 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2028 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
2
Supplier Names

ASHBOURNE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

GREEN DESTINATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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