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title: "PLACE751ET PTS 262"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8dabb992-00fa-4c60-8472-3940a8ddf0bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-05"
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# PLACE751ET PTS 262

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dabb992-00fa-4c60-8472-3940a8ddf0bd

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed the procurement process titled "PLACE751ET PTS 262," which involves the operation of a school bus service across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the road transport services category and had a tender period ending on 8th April 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 698,250 and spans from 2nd June 2025 to 23rd March 2028. The procurement adopted a method marked as "Other," indicating a specialised procurement process. The award has been granted to D.W.Coaches, established as the active supplier on 12th May 2025, with publication of the award on 5th June 2025.

This procurement offers growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the awarded contract was given to a small-scale business, D.W.Coaches. Companies in the transport sector with capabilities to manage school bus services across extensive regions in England would find this tender particularly relevant. The focus on SMEs indicates a competitive edge for smaller businesses ready to expand their footprint in public transportation services. Engaging in similar tenders can foster business expansion by establishing critical service delivery networks and enhancing organisational credentials in public procurement markets.

## Notice

PLACE751ET PTS 262 consists of 3 Lots for the operation of a school bus services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/271e2def-d278-4cdb-95af-f9c8eea26a87 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £698,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £698,250 |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D.W.COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2025 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/271e2def-d278-4cdb-95af-f9c8eea26a87
- 12 May 2025 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbafde8-7c67-41c9-a31b-4cd23c2b0d23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/271e2def-d278-4cdb-95af-f9c8eea26a87
  5th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbafde8-7c67-41c9-a31b-4cd23c2b0d23
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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