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title: "PTS 248 consists of 6 Lots for the operation of local or school bus services in accordance with PLACE059 Transport DPS and Section 89 of the Transport Act 1985 ."
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# PTS 248 consists of 6 Lots for the operation of local or school bus services in accordance with PLACE059 Transport DPS and Section 89 of the Transport Act 1985 .

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e4ec323-2de2-4657-9a85-efe70bc619ba

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## Summary

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Derbyshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for PTS 248, which encompasses six lots for the provision of local or school bus services in line with PLACE059 Transport DPS and Section 89 of the Transport Act 1985. The procurement falls under the "Road transport services" category with a CPV code of 60100000. The awarded contracts will begin on 4 September 2024 (for Lots 4 to 6, Home to School Transport) and 16 September 2024 (for Lots 1 to 3, Primary School Swimming Transport). These contracts will run for a period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, concluding on 3 September 2029. A total of £976,664 has been awarded across the six lots. The procurement method used is classified as "Other - " and the tendering stage has been completed as of 1 June 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those focusing on school and commuter transport. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably well-suited for this contract given the emphasis on local service operation. Companies such as Johnson Bros Tours Ltd, Bentleys Coaches, and Ashbourne Community Transport, all of which are SMEs, have secured contracts under this tender, highlighting the potential for similar organisations to thrive. Engaging in this type of procurement can foster business growth by establishing long-term public sector partnerships and providing steady contractual income over the period.

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## Notice

Lots 1 to 3 in PTS248 are for Primary School Swimming Transport and will commence on 16 September 2024. Lots 4 to 6 are Home to School Transport services and will commence on 4 September 2024. All contracts will operate for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further two years (five years in total) unless otherwise stated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81597086-7f28-4552-b74e-95216c9a6f20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 3 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £976,664 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ASHBOURNE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; BENTLEYS COACHES; JOHNSON BROS TOURS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81597086-7f28-4552-b74e-95216c9a6f20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81597086-7f28-4552-b74e-95216c9a6f20
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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