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Summer Batch 16 SEND Specialised Transport

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council initiated a public procurement process for "Summer Batch 16 SEND Specialised Transport", with a focus on providing transport services, excluding waste transport. This opportunity, categorised under the CPV code 60000000, covers a specialised transport service required across various routes within the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure and was divided into 15 lots available for bidding by multiple providers. Contracts are operational from 21st October 2024 until 31st July 2025, and the tender period concluded on 18th October 2024. The award date for this tender was noted as 18th October 2024, and details were published on 14th January 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in road and taxi transport services, given the focus on SEND specialised routes. Companies capable of delivering tailored transport services with competitive pricing per mile are encouraged to engage. While Derbyshire County Council does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs for this tender, the awarded contracts to multiple SME suppliers such as AHS Cars Ltd, SAYMEZ CARS, and 43 cabs, illustrate potential entry points for similar small and medium-sized enterprises skilled in providing reliable passenger transport solutions. The awarded value of £361,168.5 indicates substantial business potential for the chosen suppliers throughout the contractual term.

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Notice Title

Summer Batch 16 SEND Specialised Transport

Notice Description

SEND Specialised Transport Routes Call off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS The tender has been split into 15 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 runs from October 2024 to 31st July 2025, closing date for bids 18th October 9am ## Please complete cost per mile section in the bid form ## See revised section 37 in the terms and conditions also

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5b174e4-cc43-4640-8993-139410563c6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f908dc-c673-4e2f-992a-65f46b40aeba
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£361,168 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£361,168 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

43 CABS

AHS CARS

D G PRIVATE HIRE

EAGLE CITY CARS

ROSLISTON CARS

SAYMEZ CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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