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Call off from TD1941 DPS (SEN Placements) for Q4 2024/25

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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19 May 2025 at 10:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed a procurement process for a call-off agreement from the TD1941 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Special Educational Needs (SEN) placements for the fourth quarter of 2024/25. This contract, awarded in the education and training services category, is for Longdon Park School placement and involves a financial commitment of £189,972. The procurement was managed using a selective method, and the contract commenced on 10th March 2025 and will extend until 31st July 2026. The procurement activity took place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and it is currently in the award stage, with the award date being 9th March 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and care services to engage with public sector contracts. The procurement process was designed to be accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the involvement of Acorn Education and Care, the successful supplier. Businesses operating within the SEN sector and capable of delivering specialised training and educational services may find similar opportunities appealing for expanding their service portfolio and market presence. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business growth by fostering partnerships with public entities like Derby City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off from TD1941 DPS (SEN Placements) for Q4 2024/25

Notice Description

To advise of call offs/spend over PS25k from Dynamic Purchasing System TD1941 (SEN Placements) for Q4 2024/25. One placement agreed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4803db44-956b-4f95-b229-71b68926ee04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58e7e3a6-846e-4e2d-924e-4566cedd50d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£189,972 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,972 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ACORN EDUCATION AND CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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