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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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21 Jan 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The procurement, under the CPV classification 80000000 for education and training services, employs an open procedure conducted above the threshold. The key contract period stretches from 1st October 2025 until 31st October 2027, with activities occurring primarily in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This public procurement activity has reached the award stage, with the latest details published on 21st January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational services, particularly those adept at catering to special educational needs. While the contracts have been awarded to Include Education Ltd, Squarescope Limited, and Study Mind Ltd, the existence of a DPS indicates continuous opportunities for businesses to become included and participate. Companies that provide innovative educational solutions and support services in the specified field would find this environment conducive to growth, offering potential partnership and development within the competitive landscape.

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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 Include Education Ltd, Squarescope Limited and Study Mind Ltd in TD1941 - Round 22.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37847068-5da0-460a-ad97-fb1b31cbf741
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9ea3d9-9d57-4d13-8896-9993ddc407c5
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
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
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
3
Supplier Names

INCLUDE EDUCATION

SQUARESCOPE

STUDY MIND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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