--- title: "PLACE1201ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 68 - Call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3396c1c9-edf7-45d5-84e8-27dc6375e89e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3396c1c9-edf7-45d5-84e8-27dc6375e89e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3396c1c9-edf7-45d5-84e8-27dc6375e89e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3396c1c9-edf7-45d5-84e8-27dc6375e89e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-05" --- # PLACE1201ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 68 - Call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3396c1c9-edf7-45d5-84e8-27dc6375e89e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3396c1c9-edf7-45d5-84e8-27dc6375e89e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3396c1c9-edf7-45d5-84e8-27dc6375e89e.json) ## Summary Derbyshire County Council has completed a tender titled "PLACE1201ET SEND Summer 25 North Batch 68," part of the PLACE059 Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This tender, initiated under an open procedure, focuses on road transport services, particularly specialised transport routes for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) within England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £141,432, was awarded on 3rd June 2026 and is set to commence on 4th June 2026, extending until 3rd June 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension. The tender process closed on 1st June 2026, 09:00, with the service area divided into lots allowing bids for single or multiple services. This procurement stage was the award, with suppliers such as Eagle City Cars and QaisTravel being appointed. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the road transport industry, especially those offering specialised SEND transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited given the procurement preferences, which can help them expand their service offerings within the UK. Businesses with an efficient transport fleet and compliance with required DBS checks for drivers and passenger assistants will be well-placed to secure roles within this framework. The open procedure also means a transparent selection process, allowing qualified businesses to enter the public sector market through a structured and competitive procurement platform. ## Notice SEND Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender is made up of 2 service areas (lots) that are required within the region. Providers are invited to bid on one or multiple services (where applicable) by including pricing based in mileage within the Appendix B Price Schedule. Each service area provides detail of mileage and contract length. Contracts run from June 2026 with an option to extend by 12 months. Closing date for bids is 1st June 2026 at 09:00 ***See revised section 37 in the terms and conditions. PLEASE NOTE, FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE BELOW INFORMATION MAY RENDER YOUR BID NON-COMPLIANT*** Please complete Cost Per Mile and Variable Mileage Rates within the bid form (Appendix B Price schedule) ***Bidders Must provide the following DBS information for all proposed drivers and passenger assistants *** 1.DBS certificate numbers and issue dates AND *** 2. A Scanned copy of enhanced DBS Certificates for all proposed drivers and passenger assistants ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968d5bab-643f-4bec-80ae-25b3b877b831 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £141,432 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | EAGLE CITY CARS; QAISTRAVEL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968d5bab-643f-4bec-80ae-25b3b877b831 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968d5bab-643f-4bec-80ae-25b3b877b831 5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3396c1c9-edf7-45d5-84e8-27dc6375e89e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3396c1c9-edf7-45d5-84e8-27dc6375e89e.json.