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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 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

DERBY CITY COUNCIL, located in Derby, England, recently concluded a procurement process for the inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services tailored towards children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The process employed an open procedure above the threshold to ensure transparency and inclusivity. This procurement falls under the Education and training services category, specifically within the East Midlands, UK. The contract was awarded on 20th August 2025, following the tender period that ended on 18th July 2025. The contract will run from 1st September 2025 to 31st October 2027, with BEECHKEYS LIMITED (THE AURORA GROUP) being the successful awardee.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the education sector. As the procurement method used was open, it offers a level playing field for various service providers capable of delivering specialised education services to young people with special needs. Given the project's nature, businesses that have experience or expertise in special education and are capable of scaling services in alignment with the DPS framework are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The commitment towards inclusivity by DERBY CITY COUNCIL also indicates a potential boost for smaller enterprises looking to establish a foothold within public sector education services.

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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 place to BEECHKEYS LIMITED (THE AURORA GROUP) in TD1941 - Round 21.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62789a4c-0e27-4fe4-899a-cccd3e0a8b59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb873822-7b4e-4e02-8291-52624134c36a
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
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
Katy Preece
Contact Email
katy.preece2@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01332 640768

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

BEECHKEYS LIMITED (THE AURORA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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