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title: "PLACE818ET SEND Summer 24 Batch 43"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# PLACE818ET SEND Summer 24 Batch 43

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b169d5dd-fb1b-45c4-8f5f-7aca666f76b1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PLACE818ET SEND Summer 24 Batch 43" contract was led by Derbyshire County Council, located in Matlock, England. This tender, categorised under the road transport services industry (CPV code: 60100000), involves the provision of specialised transport services for SEND children in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract running from 22nd June 2025 to 31st July 2027. The award was made active on 11th June 2025, with a contract value of £169,260. The procurement method was listed as "Other," typically indicating a non-standard procedure within the framework of the PLACE059 DPS.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in road transport services. Companies that can provide reliable and specialised transport solutions will find this contract beneficial. Winning this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and expand its clientele within the educational and public service sectors regionally. The chosen suppliers were Express Sheff Ltd and Awami Travel Ltd, both SMEs, demonstrating that the procurement process actively supports smaller businesses in securing government contracts.

## Notice

Call-off contract from PLACE059 DPS for the provision of SEND specialised transport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a1bb81-a10c-4a54-960b-2df5f8b0b857 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £169,260 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,260 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AWAMI TRAVEL; EXPRESS SHEFF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a1bb81-a10c-4a54-960b-2df5f8b0b857

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a1bb81-a10c-4a54-960b-2df5f8b0b857
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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