For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Derby City Council

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has successfully completed the award stage in their open procurement process, inviting businesses to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services targeting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This contract falls under the education and training services category, specifically in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The recent awards, announced on 11th March 2026, designate places to Remedy Recruitment Group Ltd, Rtek Group Ltd, and Vision for Education Limited. The contract period starts on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st October 2027. The overall procurement method was an open procedure above a certain threshold, providing opportunities for participating SMEs.

This tender could be pivotal for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focused on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Small and Medium Enterprises have a great opportunity to expand their reach within the education sector in the East Midlands. Companies with expertise in recruitment, education provisioning, or specialised support services stand a competitive chance to grow through this DPS. The inclusion criteria favoured SMEs, meaning agile companies with innovative educational solutions might find lucrative prospects in future rounds of this DPS, aiding their growth and sustainability in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Notice Description

We've awarded a places to Remedy Recruitment Group Ltd, Rtek Group Ltd and Vision for Education Limited in TD1941 - Round 25.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d4850ed-c20a-4a9c-8265-ba838c199122
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597e8dbf-55a1-4d38-959f-33c7959397e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
Postcode Area
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
3
Supplier Names

Remedy Recruitment Group Ltd

Rtek Group Ltd

VISION FOR EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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