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title: "PLACE 712ET - PTS258 - School bus Transport"
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# PLACE 712ET - PTS258 - School bus Transport

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4d55b86-b9d2-45a2-a055-db79976ed1ad

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed a procurement process for "PLACE 712ET - PTS258 - School bus Transport", categorised under the road transport services industry (CPV code: 60100000) and located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement used a restricted procedure method and targeted a main category of services. The contract, valued at £112,081, began on 24th February 2025 and is set to run until 23rd February 2028, with the potential for a two-year extension. The tendering phase ended on 29th January 2025, and the contract award was officially made active on 9th February 2025, with a notice published on 27th June 2025. Central Travel (Woodville) Ltd has been appointed as the supplier for this contract.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those with the capacity to manage school bus operations. By successfully competing for contracts like this, businesses can establish and strengthen relationships with local government bodies such as Derbyshire County Council, potentially paving the way for more public sector contracts in the future. Engaging in such tenders can lead to increased visibility and credibility in the public transport sector, contributing to sustainable business growth and expansion opportunities.

## Notice

PTS 258 consists of 1 Lot for the operation of a school bus service in accordance with Section 89 of the Transport Act 1985 . The contract will commence on Monday 24th February 2025 and will run for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further two years (five years in total) unless otherwise stated

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae50006-2d86-4e5f-8dbf-187a464f1bc7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,081 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,081 |
| 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 | CENTRAL TRAVEL (WOODVILLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae50006-2d86-4e5f-8dbf-187a464f1bc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae50006-2d86-4e5f-8dbf-187a464f1bc7
  27th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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