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PLACE 712ET - PTS258 - School bus Transport

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jun 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed a procurement process for "PLACE 712ET - PTS258 - School bus Transport", categorised under the road transport services industry (CPV code: 60100000) and located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement used a restricted procedure method and targeted a main category of services. The contract, valued at £112,081, began on 24th February 2025 and is set to run until 23rd February 2028, with the potential for a two-year extension. The tendering phase ended on 29th January 2025, and the contract award was officially made active on 9th February 2025, with a notice published on 27th June 2025. Central Travel (Woodville) Ltd has been appointed as the supplier for this contract.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those with the capacity to manage school bus operations. By successfully competing for contracts like this, businesses can establish and strengthen relationships with local government bodies such as Derbyshire County Council, potentially paving the way for more public sector contracts in the future. Engaging in such tenders can lead to increased visibility and credibility in the public transport sector, contributing to sustainable business growth and expansion opportunities.

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Notice Title

PLACE 712ET - PTS258 - School bus Transport

Notice Description

PTS 258 consists of 1 Lot for the operation of a school bus service in accordance with Section 89 of the Transport Act 1985 . The contract will commence on Monday 24th February 2025 and will run for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further two years (five years in total) unless otherwise stated

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae50006-2d86-4e5f-8dbf-187a464f1bc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£112,081 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,081 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2030 Over 5 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
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), 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
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL TRAVEL (WOODVILLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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