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title: "PLACE944ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 31 Transport Requirements"
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# PLACE944ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 31 Transport Requirements

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b955dcfa-6ad1-44b5-964f-3621917a5575

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract for SEND specialised transport routes as part of the PLACE944ET SEND Summer 25 South Batch 31 Transport Requirements. The procurement process was conducted using a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. This selective procurement involves road transport services across five service areas in England, United Kingdom. The contract, with a total value of £309,673, has been divided into separate lots allowing providers to bid on one or multiple services. The tender reached a completion stage with the award status being active since 26th September 2025. The contract period will extend from 29th September 2025 to 28th September 2028, providing substantial opportunities for businesses in the services category.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in road transport services. With its focus on SEND specialised transport routes, businesses adept at providing such services can compete effectively by leveraging competitive mileage pricing. The contract's selective procurement method favours both SMEs and VCSEs, encouraging participation from diverse organisations. Large-scale suppliers such as Eagle City Cars, Stapenhill Swan Cars, Awami Travel Ltd, and Star Cars Derby are already involved as suppliers, indicating a competitive environment suitable for well-established transport providers looking to expand their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

SEND Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender has been split into 5 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23888260-ec1d-4d50-b88f-822ea9571ddc |
| 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 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £309,673 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £309,673 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | AWAMI TRAVEL; EAGLE CITY CARS; STAPENHILL SWAN CARS; STAR CARS DERBY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23888260-ec1d-4d50-b88f-822ea9571ddc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23888260-ec1d-4d50-b88f-822ea9571ddc
  23rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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