Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca2-c9f2-701c-874e-6614a8c2d41f/place288-the-fairfield-connect awarded GB direct award procedure # PLACE288 The Fairfield Connect [Derbyshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derbyshire-county-council) Estimated value £45,803 Published 21 Dec 2022 Deadline Closed 9 Dec 2022 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. ## About this tender Local bus operator, High Peak Buses has informed the Council of its intention to withdraw its Buxton Town service 185 that runs between Burlow and the Fairfield Estate via Buxton and Harpur Hill with effect from 11 December 2022. The 185 is a commercial service and its withdrawal will impact over 21,272 passenger journeys per year. High Peak Buses has cited commercial viability as the prime reason for the withdrawal, however, driver shortages and retentions have also contributed to the operational difficulties. A local Councillor has expressed a disappointment over the prospect of the 185 being withdrawn and explained that there will be missed opportunities along the route to serve new residential areas. The public are dissatisfied by the loss and have explained the importance of retaining this travel link. The Council is certain that the withdrawal of the 185 service will have a negative impact on the communities it serves. For instance, under the proposals, the Fairfield Estate, an area of deprivation, will be left without a bus service and sufficient access to much needed local amenities such as shops and healthcare. ## CPV classification Public-service buses Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cbc7a82f-0aa5-4125-9008-b61d277ac3b8) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Derbyshire County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derbyshire-county-council) [Sector More Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Fire engines – Löschfahrzeug mit Bergeausrüstung LF-B · Marktgemeinde Natternbach · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f0d-7330-9b63-15c71c296ead/austria-fire-engines-loschfahrzeug-mit-bergeausrustung-lf-b) [Driving simulators – Dostawa i zakup symulatora ciągnika rolniczego, kombajnu zbożowego, ładowarki teleskopowej, wózka jezdniowego (widłowego) oraz samochodu osobowego w jednym urządzeniu – 2 sztuki · Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego Im. Władysława Grabskiego · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3fb8-726c-b5f9-207c29d0524c/poland-driving-simulators-dostawa-i-zakup-symulatora-ciagnika-rolniczego-ko) [Miscellaneous spare parts – Mercedes Benz transporto priemonių atsarginės dalys · Gynybos Resursų Agentūra Prie Kam · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2a19-7030-8c6b-4ec58460f4ff/lithuania-miscellaneous-spare-parts-mercedes-benz-transporto-priemoniu-atsar) [Special-purpose motor vehicles – Road-Rail Truck with Rubber Tyres and Rail Wheels · Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-14f3-71d6-a448-343d9d1a19a7/finland-special-purpose-motor-vehicles-road-rail-truck-with-rubber-tyres-and) [Motor vehicles for the transport of goods – Timmerbil JGY · Upphandlingskontoret · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c3d-711e-a061-282eb71f83ed/sweden-motor-vehicles-for-the-transport-of-goods-timmerbil-jgy) [Control, safety or signalling equipment for roads – Acord cadru de furnizare și punere în funcțiune de echipamente și dotări suplimentare, aferent obiectivului de investiții „Supraînălțare treceri pietoni și intersecții în vecinătatea unităților de învățământ și a zonelor aglomerate · Sector 3 Al Municipiului Bucuresti · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5cd1-7175-8971-1cd72f0b2a0c/romania-control-safety-or-signalling-equipment-for-roads-acord-cadru-de-fur)