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title: "Summer Batch 16 SEND Specialised Transport"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Summer Batch 16 SEND Specialised Transport

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5b174e4-cc43-4640-8993-139410563c6e

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council initiated a public procurement process for "Summer Batch 16 SEND Specialised Transport", with a focus on providing transport services, excluding waste transport. This opportunity, categorised under the CPV code 60000000, covers a specialised transport service required across various routes within the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure and was divided into 15 lots available for bidding by multiple providers. Contracts are operational from 21st October 2024 until 31st July 2025, and the tender period concluded on 18th October 2024. The award date for this tender was noted as 18th October 2024, and details were published on 14th January 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in road and taxi transport services, given the focus on SEND specialised routes. Companies capable of delivering tailored transport services with competitive pricing per mile are encouraged to engage. While Derbyshire County Council does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs for this tender, the awarded contracts to multiple SME suppliers such as AHS Cars Ltd, SAYMEZ CARS, and 43 cabs, illustrate potential entry points for similar small and medium-sized enterprises skilled in providing reliable passenger transport solutions. The awarded value of £361,168.5 indicates substantial business potential for the chosen suppliers throughout the contractual term.

## Notice

SEND Specialised Transport Routes Call off from the PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS The tender has been split into 15 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. Contracts runs from October 2024 to 31st July 2025, closing date for bids 18th October 9am ## Please complete cost per mile section in the bid form ## See revised section 37 in the terms and conditions also

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f908dc-c673-4e2f-992a-65f46b40aeba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £361,168 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £361,168 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | 43 CABS; AHS CARS; D G PRIVATE HIRE; EAGLE CITY CARS; ROSLISTON CARS; SAYMEZ CARS |

## 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

- 14 Jan 2026 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f908dc-c673-4e2f-992a-65f46b40aeba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f908dc-c673-4e2f-992a-65f46b40aeba
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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