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title: "PLACE1123ET Adult Care Transport Emergency tender - A01254/DD26 - Derwent Hub"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# PLACE1123ET Adult Care Transport Emergency tender - A01254/DD26 - Derwent Hub

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33bb789d-7ae3-4d86-be20-89981f6d186f

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "PLACE1123ET Adult Care Transport Emergency tender" involving road transport services within the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The tender aimed to provide taxi and small vehicle passenger transport services for adult care and includes the requirement of a 16-seater vehicle with a tail lift. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 8th April 2026, and the contract is set to operate for two years, commencing on 13th April 2026. The total contract value is £114,920, and the award was published on 14th April 2026. The supplier chosen for this contract is AR Travel, identified as a small to medium enterprise (SME).

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the transport industry, particularly SMEs seeking to expand their service provision in the adult care sector. With compliance requirements such as DBS clearance, businesses proficient in executing transport services with specialised vehicles will have an advantage. The contract could help businesses leverage their capabilities in road transport, encouraging growth by enabling participation in ongoing service delivery for public sector needs. The council's focus on utilising SMEs enhances the prospects for local businesses to build robust partnerships and enter into sustainable government contracts.

## Notice

Call-off from the PLACE059 Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), for the supply of taxi and small vehicles passenger transport services for Adult Care, 52 weeks per year for up to 2 years commencing 13th April 2026. ****16-Seater vehicle with Tail lift required for this tender ***Please complete cost per mile section in the bid form*** See revised Section 37 in the terms and conditions. ***Operators must have an up-to-date DBS clearance authorised by the Council*** ***Please ensure compliance with every aspect of the specification before bidding*** Closing date for bids is 8th April 2026 at 09:00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe310a25-e566-41c1-9d5e-36341eb8f888 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,920 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | AR TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe310a25-e566-41c1-9d5e-36341eb8f888

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe310a25-e566-41c1-9d5e-36341eb8f888
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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