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Call offs from Dynamic Purchasing System for SEN Educational Placements (TD1941) for Q4 2025/26

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Derby City Council involves a call-off from a Dynamic Purchasing System targeting SEN Educational Placements for the fourth quarter of 2025/26. This tender, identified as TD1941/9a, falls under the Education and training services category and is budgeted at £319,117.46. The procurement method used is selective, specifically through a dynamic purchasing system, and the relevant services are to be delivered in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The tender process has reached the 'award' stage, with the contract scheduled to run from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. Key parties involved include Derby City Council as the buyer and several suppliers detailed in an external document.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those that can provide specialised educational placements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable, given the procurement’s SME-friendly suitability measures. Companies looking to expand their client base in the public sector, especially in providing specialised educational services, could benefit from engaging with this opportunity. The call-off from the Dynamic Purchasing System signifies continuous opportunities for engagement, appealing to businesses keen on sustained partnerships with local authorities.

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Notice Title

Call offs from Dynamic Purchasing System for SEN Educational Placements (TD1941) for Q4 2025/26

Notice Description

To advise of calls offs over PS25k from Dynamic Purchasing System TD1941 (SEN Educational Placements) for Q4 2025/26.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08718fdd-1144-4fe3-8a7f-cfff9002dc86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6145b6-8550-44c7-8ed4-bd651b2f310f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£319,117 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£319,117 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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