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title: "PLACE952ET SEND Summer 25 South batch 33"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-23"
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# PLACE952ET SEND Summer 25 South batch 33

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad30d537-f568-47e1-a60e-093a59e38ebc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PLACE952ET SEND Summer 25 South batch 33" contract, coordinated by Derbyshire County Council, focuses on SEND specialised transport services across various regions in England, United Kingdom. Categorised under road transport services, the procurement has moved to its award stage, with the contract period commencing on 5th October 2025 and concluding on 4th October 2028. This tender, valued at £286,681 GBP, involves a restricted procedure, allowing selective bidders to participate. Noteworthy opportunities exist for SMEs and VCSEs, with contracts potentially extendable by 12 months. Prior arrangements were finalised for providers to submit bids based on mileage pricing in the specified appendices.

This tender opens pathways for organisations, particularly SMEs, in the transport sector to expand their operations within the public service domain. The contract involves four distinct service areas, enabling businesses to target specific regions to maximise efficiency and coverage. The award granted to Eagle City Cars, DG Private Hire Limited, and Crown Exec Derby Travel Ltd indicates a competitive landscape where scalability and adept route management might offer advantages. Companies excelling in logistics, fleet management, and client-focused transport solutions would find significant growth opportunities by engaging in such service contracts. Enthusiastic participation in future procurements may present further avenues for business diversification and market presence enhancement within specialised transport services.

## Notice

SEND Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender has been split into 4 service areas (Lots) that are required across the region. Providers are invited to bid on one or multiple services by including pricing based in mileage within Appendix B Price Schedule. Each service area provides detail of mileage and contract length. Contracts run from October 2025 to 31st July 2027 with an option to extend by 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9063b14c-613f-4311-8a76-b4a68fd843ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2025 - 4 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £286,681 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £286,681 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | CROWN EXEC DERBY TRAVEL; DG PRIVATE HIRE; EAGLE CITY CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9063b14c-613f-4311-8a76-b4a68fd843ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9063b14c-613f-4311-8a76-b4a68fd843ab
  23rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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