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PLACE1079ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 51

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the contract titled "PLACE1079ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 51." The contract is set in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and pertains to the road transport services industry, specifically specialised transport routes for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The procurement process was a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS, with the contract commencing on 15th February 2026 and concluding on 14th February 2028. The award was made to A Line (Chesterfield) LTD for a value of £96,768, with the procurement tagged under services. As of 13th February 2026, the award is confirmed as active.

This procurement offers potential growth opportunities for businesses in the road transport sector, particularly those with experience in specialised transportation services. The focus on SEND transport routes indicates a requirement for providers adept at managing the unique needs of these services. With the procurement method accommodating SMEs, businesses fitting this profile will find a competitive edge in bidding for similar future contracts. Companies well-suited for these opportunities typically exhibit expertise in logistics, passenger transport services, and adaptive transport solutions, enhancing their portfolio and presence within the public sector transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1079ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 51

Notice Description

Call-off contract from PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS for the provision of SEND specialised transport routes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e056b23e-2414-40d4-8faa-56ef95a0d8c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5c209e2-22a0-4582-aafd-c66ddd2fbf00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£96,768 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,768 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2028 1-2 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
Jason Thornhill
Contact Email
jason.thornhill@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A LINE (CHESTERFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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