Scope
Reference
PLACE785H
Description
Derbyshire County Council (The Council) are seeking to establish a Framework to provide The Council with access to additional gritter drivers and mates to support our directly employed staff in conducting the winter maintenance service. The winter maintenance season traditionally spans from October to April, encompassing the months where adverse weather conditions are most likely to occur. However, this timeframe may vary by up to four weeks in response to actual weather patterns.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,300,000 excluding VAT
- £1,560,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2027
- Possible extension to 31 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services
- 90630000 - Ice-clearing services
- 98511000 - Services of commercial workers
- 98512000 - Services of industrial workers
Contract locations
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Lot 1. Chapel-en-le-Frith Depot (SK23 0PQ)
Description
Additional gritter drivers and mates to support our directly employed staff in conducting the winter maintenance service where there is insufficient resource in house by providing a stand-by service and ad-hoc supply of labour
Lot value (estimated)
- £325,000 excluding VAT
- £390,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Stonegravels, Chesterfield Depot (S41 7LG)
Description
Additional gritter drivers and mates to support our directly employed staff in conducting the winter maintenance service where there is insufficient resource in house by providing a stand-by service and ad-hoc supply of labour based at the Stonegravels Depot
Lot value (estimated)
- £325,000 excluding VAT
- £390,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Ryder Point, Wirksworth Depot (DE4 4HE)
Description
Additional gritter drivers and mates to support our directly employed staff in conducting the winter maintenance service where there is insufficient resource in house by providing a stand-by service and ad-hoc supply of labour based at the Ryder Point Depot
Lot value (estimated)
- £325,000 excluding VAT
- £390,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Willington (DE65 6BT)
Description
Additional gritter drivers and mates to support our directly employed staff in conducting the winter maintenance service where there is insufficient resource in house by providing a stand-by service and ad-hoc supply of labour based at the Willington Depot
Lot value (estimated)
- £325,000 excluding VAT
- £390,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Pass/fail to join the framework, awarded to lowest cost supplier who has the resource to fulfill requirements
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Chapel-en-le-Frith Depot (SK23 0PQ)
Lot 2. Stonegravels, Chesterfield Depot (S41 7LG)
Lot 3. Ryder Point, Wirksworth Depot (DE4 4HE)
Lot 4. Willington (DE65 6BT)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 August 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 September 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 August 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| COST | Cost | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Derbyshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWZQ-2162-JJQL
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Paul Munday
Telephone: +441629535277
Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government