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title: "PLACE649ET 59150N24 SEND transport to/from Portland College"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aec4f015-b7e7-48d8-95b2-9da581e27151"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# PLACE649ET 59150N24 SEND transport to/from Portland College

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aec4f015-b7e7-48d8-95b2-9da581e27151

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "PLACE649ET 59150N24 SEND transport to/from Portland College," classified under transport services. It involves road transport and taxi services across the United Kingdom. The tender, initiated as a selective procedure, was open for bidding until 28th October 2024, with the contract running from 1st November 2024 to 31st July 2025. The contract, valued at £78,975, was awarded to Awami Travel Ltd. The procurement was aimed at providing SEND specialised transport, allowing potential extensions by a further 12 months, and was deemed suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for transport service providers, including road and taxi services. Businesses that have a focus on providing specialised logistics and transport solutions, particularly those equipped to handle special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) transport requirements, would find this contract beneficial. The use of a restricted procedure indicates a competitive selection process, ensuring quality service provision, and might suit larger operators or those with strategic collaborations. The suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) broadens the scope for diverse business participation, promoting inclusivity and business expansion in the transport sector.

## Notice

SEND Specialised Transport Route Call off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS Providers are invited to bid for services by including pricing based in mileage within appendix B Price Schedule. Contract runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st July 2025 with the option to extend by 12 months, closing date for bids 28th October 9am .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b6b0861-98ea-4d89-b2e9-af5ea4663df2 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,975 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,975 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AWAMI TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b6b0861-98ea-4d89-b2e9-af5ea4663df2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b6b0861-98ea-4d89-b2e9-af5ea4663df2
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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