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title: "PLACE1017ET PTU 261 Local Bus 00617/009 9 & 9A Derby Ockbrook/Borrowash"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# PLACE1017ET PTU 261 Local Bus 00617/009 9 & 9A Derby Ockbrook/Borrowash

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ac12296-739b-45cc-abdb-d71435063a24

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## Summary

The Derbyshire County Council recently awarded a contract for the provision of local bus services across various regions titled "PLACE1017ET PTU 261 Local Bus 00617/009 9 & 9A Derby Ockbrook/Borrowash". The procurement process employed a restricted procedure under the selective procurement method, specifically within the road transport services category. Important dates include the contract award date on 13 January 2026, with the contract period starting from 2 February 2026 and concluding on 1 October 2027. The tender was aimed at services across multiple locations in the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, and other regions. The closed tendering process had an initial closing date for bids on 19 December 2025.

This substantial contract award, valued at £126,000, presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating within the transport sector, particularly those able to provide efficient and reliable bus services. The contract was ultimately awarded to Littles Travel Ltd, indicating potential competitive opportunities for other firms in future procurement processes seeking to engage with public sector transport service demands. Companies with experience in localised transport services or those looking to expand geographically within the UK transport market will find opportunities like this beneficial for business growth and increased market presence.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council requires operators to run the following bus service within the county. 00617/009 9 & 9A Derby Ockbrook/Borrowash via PLACE059 Transport DPS. Closing date for bids 19/12/25 11am

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e136f1d-37f2-498b-b49c-eb607b6228e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 | LITTLES TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e136f1d-37f2-498b-b49c-eb607b6228e7
- 16 Jan 2026 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2de1b2d-e4b9-40ea-b9b6-7e1a3cb950d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e136f1d-37f2-498b-b49c-eb607b6228e7
  19th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2de1b2d-e4b9-40ea-b9b6-7e1a3cb950d2
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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