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title: "PLACE851ET SEND Summer 25 South SSSC"
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# PLACE851ET SEND Summer 25 South SSSC

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c718f5f4-46f7-4650-b849-0d7e0b7130c7

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed the award stage of a public procurement contract titled "PLACE851ET SEND Summer 25 South SSSC", which focuses on SEND specialised transport routes. This tender is part of the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS and is divided into five service areas, or lots. The contract, valued at £350,000, runs from 2nd September 2025 to 24th June 2028, with a potential extension of 12 months. The tender falls under the industry categories of road transport services and taxi services, and is located in England. The procurement method used is classified as "Other -". The need for SEND transportation services positions this tender within the service industry, with procurement now completed and the contracts awarded to AHS Cars Ltd, Central Cars Chesterfield Ltd, and A Line (Chesterfield) LTD.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, especially those that have expertise in providing specialised transport for individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Although the process has already reached the award stage, businesses in this sector can benefit by positioning themselves for future openings within such frameworks, particularly those with the capacity to handle specific geographic or service-based lots. Companies equipped to deliver flexible and reliable transport solutions, particularly small to medium enterprises in the transport sector, would find this tender an ideal opportunity for business expansion and establishing relationships with public sector entities like Derbyshire County Council. It also highlights the importance of being part of dynamic purchasing systems (DPS) to access similar opportunities.

## 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) Contracts run from September 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/54868287-c843-4ff4-92d8-a7e99aa05fc4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 24 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | A LINE (CHESTERFIELD; AHS CARS; CENTRAL CARS CHESTERFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 07:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54868287-c843-4ff4-92d8-a7e99aa05fc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54868287-c843-4ff4-92d8-a7e99aa05fc4
  14th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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