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title: "PLACE627ET SEND Transport Provision District-Based Behavioural Support and Social Care Services"
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# PLACE627ET SEND Transport Provision District-Based Behavioural Support and Social Care Services

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a14359cc-38f9-445f-8936-5f0efec7e7f5

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "PLACE627ET SEND Transport Provision District-Based Behavioural Support and Social Care Services" was managed by Derbyshire County Council. This contract focuses on providing behavioural support and social care transport services across several districts in Derbyshire, including Amber Valley, Bolsover, and Chesterfield, among others. Classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services, this process was conducted using an open procedure and reached the award stage with the contract valued at £917,134. The procurement sought to select one contractor per district capable of efficiently managing transport routes from September 2024 to July 2025, adhering to the required terms and conditions. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13 August 2024 and the contract commencement on 1 September 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of delivering reliable and adaptable services to meet the social care and behavioural support needs. The contract being open to SMEs and VCSEs highlights accessible opportunities for various company sizes to engage. Successful bidders include several established transport service providers such as Saymez Cars, A Line Ltd, and Sheffield City Taxis, illustrating the market's competitive landscape. Businesses equipped with robust logistical capabilities and a commitment to adhering to specific service requirements may find engaging in similar future procurements a strategic avenue for growth and partnership with public sector clients.

## Notice

The provision of behaviour support and social care transport services across each of its districts: Amber Valley, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, High Peak, North East Derbyshire, and South Derbyshire. The aim is to select one contractor per district who will manage all required transport routes efficiently and adapt swiftly to changing service needs, while strictly adhering to the DPS059 Terms and Conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441b97c4-8639-49db-b655-190eb00e36da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £917,134 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £917,134 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | A LINE; AWAMI TRAVEL; EAGLE CITY CARS; SAYMEZ CARS; SHEFFIELD CITY TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441b97c4-8639-49db-b655-190eb00e36da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441b97c4-8639-49db-b655-190eb00e36da
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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