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title: "PLACE707ET PTS 256 School bus transport"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-10"
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# PLACE707ET PTS 256 School bus transport

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e66d33f-93e1-40a9-b8e2-d42416d79155

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PLACE707ET PTS 256 School bus transport" has been carried out by Derbyshire County Council, based in Matlock, UK. It falls under the road transport services industry category. The project spans multiple regions across the UK, including the North East, North West, and London, among others, covering a significant procurement area. The procurement stage is currently in the 'award' phase following its completion. This open procedure contract involves the operation of school bus services starting on 22nd April 2025, running for three years with an optional two-year extension. The tender's estimated total value is £2,867,300, and the final contract awards were actively recorded on 21st April 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in road transport services to expand their operations, focusing on school transport. Ideal contenders include both large-scale transport providers and SMEs capable of managing school bus services across large geographical areas. Operators experienced with multipurpose transport services will particularly benefit, as this contract involves multiple lots across England. The participation of both large entities like First South Yorkshire Ltd and Stagecoach East Midlands, and SMEs such as Bentleys Coaches and Ashbourne Community Transport highlight the broad scope available for businesses of varying scales to collaborate, promoting business growth through the management of extensive school bus services.

## Notice

PTS 256 consists of 15 Lots for the operation of school bus services in accordance with PLACE059 Transport DPS and Section 89 of the Transport Act 1985 School Transport will commence on the 22nd April 2025. 15 lots All lots will operate for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further two years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7119da0b-a49d-44dc-9158-058ba67ff5c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,867,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,867,300 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | ASHBOURNE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; BENTLEYS COACHES; CROSSLOW LANE COACHES; DE-LUXE COACH SERVICES; EREWASH COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; FIRST SOUTH YORKSHIRE; HAWKES TOURS (DERBY; LINBURG TOURING; STAGECOACH EAST MIDLANDS; VIKING COACHES.COM LTD T/AS VIKING COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2025 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7119da0b-a49d-44dc-9158-058ba67ff5c4
- 10 Jun 2025 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f1ce49-ba10-437f-aa62-f4643c9d8f13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7119da0b-a49d-44dc-9158-058ba67ff5c4
  10th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f1ce49-ba10-437f-aa62-f4643c9d8f13
  10th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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