Planning

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Transport in Place

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Apr 2025 at 10:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Transport in Place" contract, focusing on passenger transport services for SEND children, post-16 SEND students, looked after children, and those in behaviour support or alternative provision. The contract encompasses the hire of passenger cars with drivers, under the industry category "services" and within the geographical region "UKF1" in the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £22.5 million net (or £27 million gross) and is set to commence on 1st July 2025, lasting until 30th June 2026, with potential renewal extending to 30th June 2028. An anticipated future notice date has been slated for 1st May 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in transport services with the capability to accommodate the specific needs of children and young adults requiring tailored transportation solutions. Businesses with experience in providing reliable and safe hirings, especially those with capacity to offer specialised vehicles and trained drivers, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such a procurement may bolster business growth through long-term relationship building with a public authority and potential contract renewals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Transport in Place

Notice Description

Passenger Transport for SEND children, post-16 SEND, Looked After Children & Behaviour Support/Alternative Provision

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016711-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@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
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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