Planning

Home to School Transport - City Special SMART

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

29 May 2026 at 09:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Derby City Council is in the planning stages of a public procurement process titled "Home to School Transport - City Special SMART," which falls under the transport services industry category. This procurement aims to provide home-to-school transport services for eligible pupils attending Ivy House, St. Andrew's, St. Clare's, St. Giles, and St. Martin's, with services commencing on 1st September 2028. The planned contract, valued at £9,000,000, will span approximately five years, with a termination date of 31st July 2029 and the option to extend until 2033. The procurement, conducted from Derby, United Kingdom, employs a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring adherence to relevant legal frameworks. Businesses should note that a further notice is expected on 1st March 2028.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies in the transport services sector, particularly those familiar with executing large-scale, long-term contracts. Given its structured competitive approach and the explicit inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this opportunity is well-suited for businesses with strong logistical capabilities and a focus on public sector contracts. Companies capable of offering efficient, reliable transport services that meet local government standards and requirements will be highly competitive in securing this valuable contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home to School Transport - City Special SMART

Notice Description

Home to School Travel SMART Contract over 5 years, transporting eligible pupils to Ivy House, St. Andrew's, St. Clare's, St. Giles and St. Martin's

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a871
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050670-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2028 - 31 Jul 2029 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
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)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

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