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title: "PLACE1089ET SEND Summer 25 Batch 53 North- A Call-Off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS"
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# PLACE1089ET SEND Summer 25 Batch 53 North- A Call-Off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4350599-7ab2-43c5-823b-a38f1fb5e254

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Derbyshire County Council, focused on securing SEND Specialised Transport Routes under the title "PLACE1089ET SEND Summer 25 Batch 53 North." This tender falls under the road transport services category, with services required in England, United Kingdom. The procurement used an open procedure, with the contract period starting from 2nd March 2026 and extending through to 1st March 2028, having an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The tender stage has concluded, with the award status marked as active on 27th February 2026, and the value of the award is £69,552. The deadline for submitting bids was 24th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement explicitly considers their suitability. Businesses operating within the road transport services industry and capable of providing specialised transport routes are primed to benefit, especially those with services fitting the requirements detailed in the Appendix B Price Schedule. This opportunity facilitates business growth by allowing successful suppliers to secure a steady contract with the established authority of Derbyshire County Council. LE Taxis Limited has been awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for similar companies to participate in future tenders.

## Notice

SEND Specialised Transport Routes. This is a call-off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS. The tender is made up of 1 service area (lot) that are required within the region. Providers are invited to bid on one or multiple services (where applicable) by including pricing based in mileage within the Appendix B Price Schedule. Each service area provides detail of mileage and contract length. Contracts run from February 2026 with an option to extend by 12 months. Closing date for bids is 24th February 2026 at 12:00 hours ***See revised section 37 in the terms and conditions. PLEASE NOTE, FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE BELOW INFORMATION MAY RENDER YOUR BID NON-COMPLIANT*** Please complete Cost Per Mile and Variable Mileage Rates within the bid form (Appendix B Price schedule) ***Bidders Must provide the following DBS information for all proposed drivers and passenger assistants *** 1.DBS certificate numbers and issue dates AND *** 2. A Scanned copy of enhanced DBS Certificates for all proposed drivers and passenger assistants

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee76a7d0-f1d5-422f-9a70-d22c0ab1d04b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,552 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,552 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | LE TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee76a7d0-f1d5-422f-9a70-d22c0ab1d04b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee76a7d0-f1d5-422f-9a70-d22c0ab1d04b
  2nd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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