---
title: "Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Transport in Place"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0506d0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-24"
---

# Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Transport in Place

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0506d0

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Transport in Place" contract, focusing on passenger transport services for SEND children, post-16 SEND students, looked after children, and those in behaviour support or alternative provision. The contract encompasses the hire of passenger cars with drivers, under the industry category "services" and within the geographical region "UKF1" in the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £22.5 million net (or £27 million gross) and is set to commence on 1st July 2025, lasting until 30th June 2026, with potential renewal extending to 30th June 2028. An anticipated future notice date has been slated for 1st May 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in transport services with the capability to accommodate the specific needs of children and young adults requiring tailored transportation solutions. Businesses with experience in providing reliable and safe hirings, especially those with capacity to offer specialised vehicles and trained drivers, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such a procurement may bolster business growth through long-term relationship building with a public authority and potential contract renewals.

## Notice

Passenger Transport for SEND children, post-16 SEND, Looked After Children & Behaviour Support/Alternative Provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016711-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 10:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016711-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016711-2025
  24th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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