Award

PLACE747ET PTU255 Local Bus Routes 110,111,172,63,257,178 and 173

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

28 May 2025 at 09:21

Tender Notice
Award

28 May 2025 at 07:20

Award Notice
Award

14 May 2025 at 11:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has conducted a public procurement process for operating local bus services across several regions, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "PLACE747ET PTU255 Local Bus Routes 110,111,172,63,257,178 and 173", falls under the road transport services category (CPV code 60100000). The procurement process was carried out using a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The initial tendering stage concluded on 24th March 2025, with contracts set to commence on 6th April 2025, lasting until 3rd October 2027. The procurement's value is approximately £734,784.12, with key suppliers including Ashbourne Community Transport, Andrew's of Tideswell, and Yorkshire Traction Ltd, managing under the trading name of Stagecoach Yorkshire.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those adept at managing local bus operations. With a comprehensive coverage across multiple regions, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement is particularly suitable for such entities. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to expand their service portfolio and build a reputable presence in a highly regulated and publicly accountable sector. Businesses with capacity for large-scale transport operations and experience in dynamic purchasing systems will find an advantageous position in this procurement opportunity administered by Derbyshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE747ET PTU255 Local Bus Routes 110,111,172,63,257,178 and 173

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council requires operators to run the following bus services within the county. Local Bus Routes 110,111,172,63,257,178 and 173 via PLACE059 Transport DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3738869-4d98-4c7d-b03b-c075ddaafa3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04884b34-9ea0-41a2-ab87-3394970d88e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£734,784 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,850,789 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2025 - 3 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Munday
Contact Email
paul.munday@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1629535277

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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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
4
Supplier Names

ANDREW'S OF TIDESWELL

ANDREW;S OF TIDESWELL

ASHBOURNE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

YORKSHIRE TRACTION LTD T/A STAGECOACH YORKSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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