Award

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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Award

21 Jan 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council, located in England, has awarded places on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for providing education services targeted at children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code for education and training services, has transitioned to the award stage as of 21st January 2026. This open procedure above threshold resulted in contracts across the East Midlands, UK, with a contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. The procurement aims to engage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in providing these vital services.

This tender opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, especially for SMEs specialised in educational and training services. Businesses such as S L Drama Academy CIC, Tecnis Academy LTD, and YMCA Derbyshire Key College, along with Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, have already been successful in securing places under this DPS. Companies offering unique educational solutions tailored for special needs environments are well-positioned to benefit. The open procurement method indicates a competitive environment favourable for innovative newcomers looking to expand their reach within the public sector education 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 S L Drama Academy CIC, Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, Tecnis Academy LTD and YMCA Derbyshire Key College in TD1941 - Round 23.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-577d1549-5468-4d40-adff-c744fc212a16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e53c9bca-a6ce-4bef-b807-24fbf1289462
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
Large, 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
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 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
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
4
Supplier Names

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

S L DRAMA ACADEMY

TECNIS ACADEMY

YMCA DERBYSHIRE KEY COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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