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title: "PLACE940ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 29"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# PLACE940ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 29

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1569a503-713c-4d4b-a1c2-b634afdd7963

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Derbyshire County Council, was focused on the tender titled "PLACE940ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 29," pertaining to the road transport services industry in the United Kingdom. This process involved a restricted procedure, where the procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The services were divided into seven lots required across the region, with contracts spanning from 19th September 2025 to 31st August 2027, and an option to extend by an additional year. The tender stage concluded with an award, and key dates included the submission deadline on 17th September 2025, followed by the active award notice on 18th September 2025. The total contract value amounted to £423,108.

This tender creates growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in road transport services. Given the demand for specialised transport routes within the SEND sector, companies with expertise in passenger transport could benefit significantly from participating. Organisations like Abbey Cars, DG Private Hire, Eagle City Cars, and Rosliston Cars Limited, which have successfully participated in this procurement, exemplify the types of businesses well-suited to this tender, highlighting opportunities for suppliers located across Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Nottinghamshire.

## Notice

SEND Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender has been split into 7 service areas (Lots) that are required across the region. Contracts run from 17th September 2025 to 16th September 2027 with an option to extend by 12 months. Closing date for bids is 17th September 2025 at 9:00PM

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdac541-1830-44d6-84b4-08665350367c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £423,108 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £423,108 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ABBEY CARS; DG PRIVATE HIRE; EAGLE CITY CARS; ROSLISTON CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdac541-1830-44d6-84b4-08665350367c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdac541-1830-44d6-84b4-08665350367c
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

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