---
title: "Home to School Transport - Respect SMART / City Special SMART"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a86e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Home to School Transport - Respect SMART / City Special SMART

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a86e

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## Summary

Derby City Council, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Home to School Transport project titled "Respect SMART / City Special SMART". This service-oriented contract is valued at approximately £15 million and falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement will be conducted using a competitive flexible procedure with the contract period set to begin on 4th September 2028, ending on 3rd September 2029, although it may extend until 3rd September 2033. Planning notices were published on 29th May 2026, with a future notice date aiming for 1st May 2027. This opportunity is based in the UK, specifically within the UKF1 region.

Businesses specialising in providing transport services stand to benefit significantly from this substantial contract, offering a secure revenue stream over multiple years. Given the competitive flexible procedure, adaptable and innovative companies with capabilities in managing school transport logistics will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations with experience in public contracts and a robust understanding of the regulatory framework will find this opportunity especially advantageous for business growth. Engaging early in the planning stage could improve potential suppliers' chances of success by aligning services with local government needs and expectations.

## Notice

Contract for Home to School Transport - Respect SMART / City Special SMART

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050664-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2028 - 3 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 09:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050664-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050664-2026
  29th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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