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PLACE829ET SEND Summer 25 Batch 2 South- Call off from PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PLACE829ET SEND Summer 25 Batch 2 South" contract was conducted by Derbyshire County Council. This contract, valued at £707,392.50, focuses on SEND Specialised Transport Routes and falls under the industry category of Road Transport Services (CPV: 60100000). Geographically, this contract covers service areas within England, UK, and it has now reached the Award stage. The procurement was carried out using the Open procedure, inviting providers to bid on multiple service Lots based on mileage. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on 20th June 2025, with contracts commencing on 8th September 2025 through 7th September 2027, and an optional extension of 12 months.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in providing road transport services. The procurement process was designed inclusively to suit SMEs, as evidenced by the successful awarding of the contract to multiple SME suppliers, including AHS Cars Ltd, Andys Taxis, Awami Travel LTD, and others. Businesses specialising in passenger transport with the capability to manage specialised transport routes could leverage such contracts to expand their operations within England, providing tailored services to meet local authorities' needs.

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Notice Title

PLACE829ET SEND Summer 25 Batch 2 South- Call off from PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

Notice Description

SEND Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender has been split into 12 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 8th September 2025 to 7th September 2027 with an option to extend by 12 months. Closing date for bids is 20th June 2025 at 9AM. ***See revised section 37 in the terms and conditions. PLEASE NOTE, FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE BELOW INFORMATION MAY RENDER YOUR BID NON-COMPLIANT ***Please complete Cost Per Mile and Variable Mileage Rates within the bid form (Appendix B Price schedule) ***Bidders Must provide the following DBS information for all proposed drivers and passenger assistants ******* 1.DBS certificate numbers and issue dates AND ******* 2. A Scanned copy of enhanced DBS Certificates for all proposed drivers and passenger assistants

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1de7440-c010-4c57-97e4-2a80193bfce7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f757330-bf88-40c4-b921-efaa153a0219
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£707,392 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£707,392 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
Vesta Thompson
Contact Email
vesta.thompson@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1629532588

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
6
Supplier Names

57 CARS

A LINE (CHESTERFIELD

AHS CARS

ANDYS TAXIS

AWAMI TRAVEL

D G PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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