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title: "PLACE824ET PTS 264 School bus routes 9 lots"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# PLACE824ET PTS 264 School bus routes 9 lots

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dcaf8ce-060d-4358-9167-368a48ba8799

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by Derbyshire County Council, titled "PLACE824ET PTS 264 School bus routes 9 lots," has reached the award stage. This tender, classified under the "Road transport services" industry category, involves the operation of school bus services across nine lots in England. The services are set to commence on the 8th and 15th of September 2025, lasting for three years with an option to extend for a further two years. The contract value amounts to £914,977.50 GBP. The tender process concluded on the 2nd of July 2025, with service delivery beginning shortly thereafter on the 8th of September 2025. The procurement method was listed as "Other," and the overall objective is to enhance local transportation services in adherence to the Transport Act 1985.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the road transport services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the participation of local suppliers such as GLOVERS COACHES LTD and Andrew's of Tideswell. The award, now inclusive of multiple SMEs, suggests a tendency towards supporting regional business growth and fostering local employment opportunities. With Derbyshire County Council at the helm, businesses specialised in efficient fleet management and regional service delivery stand to benefit the most, given the council's emphasis on sustainable transport solutions. This contract not only supports long-term planning and stability for winning candidates but also strengthens their presence in public sector contracting.

## Notice

PLACE824ET PTS 264 consists of 9 Lots for the operation of a school bus services in accordance with PLACE059 Transport DPS and Section 89 of the Transport Act 1985 Routes will commence on the 8th and 15th of September 2025 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/88ef50ba-5dd4-43aa-9981-0d295f4ed226 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 7 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £914,977 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £914,977 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | ANDREW`S OF TIDESWELL; ASHLEY TRAVEL; D W COACHES; E COACHES OF ALFRETON; GLOVERS COACHES; LINBURG TOURING; LITTLE TRANSPORT; SMITHS OF MARPLE; VIKING COACHES.COM LTD T/AS VIKING COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ef50ba-5dd4-43aa-9981-0d295f4ed226

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ef50ba-5dd4-43aa-9981-0d295f4ed226
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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