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title: "PLACE1227ET SEND Summer 26 South Batch 1 - A Call-Off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS"
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# PLACE1227ET SEND Summer 26 South Batch 1 - A Call-Off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f35ed14-23d0-48fa-a2a7-3b292f133ece

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## Summary

The public procurement process described involves Derbyshire County Council, which has completed a tender titled "PLACE1227ET SEND Summer 26 South Batch 1." This procurement is part of a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System, aimed at specialised transport routes within the road transport services category in the East Midlands, UK. The contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 24th July 2028, with the tender stage culminating in an award as of 14th July 2026. The tender, valued at £504,730.88, was conducted through an open procedure, facilitating a competitive and transparent bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the road transport industry, particularly those that provide specialised transport services. Companies proficient in meeting the needs of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) transport would find this contract lucrative. The process was suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with several such businesses, including Shaws Taxis Limited and The Taxi Centre (Derbyshire) Ltd, among the successful suppliers, indicating a welcoming environment for SMEs to thrive and expand their portfolios through public sector contracts.

## Notice

Call-off from PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS awarded via 6 lots (services) for SEND specialised transport routes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5d5bf6-4b57-4708-9bc0-3e4495b01220 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 24 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £504,730 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £504,730 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BRYAN`S TAXIS; GREEN DESTINATIONS; SHAWS TAXIS; THE TAXI CENTRE (DERBYSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5d5bf6-4b57-4708-9bc0-3e4495b01220

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5d5bf6-4b57-4708-9bc0-3e4495b01220
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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