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title: "PLACE747ET PTU255 Local Bus Routes 110,111,172,63,257,178 and 173"
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# PLACE747ET PTU255 Local Bus Routes 110,111,172,63,257,178 and 173

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3738869-4d98-4c7d-b03b-c075ddaafa3d

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has conducted a public procurement process for operating local bus services across several regions, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "PLACE747ET PTU255 Local Bus Routes 110,111,172,63,257,178 and 173", falls under the road transport services category (CPV code 60100000). The procurement process was carried out using a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The initial tendering stage concluded on 24th March 2025, with contracts set to commence on 6th April 2025, lasting until 3rd October 2027. The procurement's value is approximately £734,784.12, with key suppliers including Ashbourne Community Transport, Andrew's of Tideswell, and Yorkshire Traction Ltd, managing under the trading name of Stagecoach Yorkshire.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those adept at managing local bus operations. With a comprehensive coverage across multiple regions, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement is particularly suitable for such entities. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to expand their service portfolio and build a reputable presence in a highly regulated and publicly accountable sector. Businesses with capacity for large-scale transport operations and experience in dynamic purchasing systems will find an advantageous position in this procurement opportunity administered by Derbyshire County Council.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council requires operators to run the following bus services within the county. Local Bus Routes 110,111,172,63,257,178 and 173 via PLACE059 Transport DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04884b34-9ea0-41a2-ab87-3394970d88e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2025 - 3 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £734,784 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,850,789 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ANDREW'S OF TIDESWELL; ANDREW;S OF TIDESWELL; ASHBOURNE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; YORKSHIRE TRACTION LTD T/A STAGECOACH YORKSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04884b34-9ea0-41a2-ab87-3394970d88e0
- 28 May 2025 at 07:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc4ff7a-c034-4302-8fc8-397b9e3baed7
- 14 May 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5e1e4c-fad8-4b3c-abf1-563374c19ed5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04884b34-9ea0-41a2-ab87-3394970d88e0
  28th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc4ff7a-c034-4302-8fc8-397b9e3baed7
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5e1e4c-fad8-4b3c-abf1-563374c19ed5
  14th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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