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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AwardUpdate

21 Jan 2026 at 11:02

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed a procurement process for the inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services targeting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The procurement, under the open procedure method above the threshold, focuses on the industry category of education and training services. The delivery location is specified as the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement process is in the award update stage as of 21 January 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 28 August 2025 and conclude on 31 October 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those capable of catering to children and young people with special needs. It is an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with public sector contracts, given the suitability criteria highlighting SME participation. With Derby City Council looking to partner with capable suppliers, companies specialising in bespoke educational services for special needs communities will find this DPS an invaluable avenue for business growth and service delivery expansion in the public sector.

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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 Inspire Fitness Academy in TD1941 - Round 20.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3e5e81-32ec-461f-b24c-83e76ba19889
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

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
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 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
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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

INSPIRE FITNESS ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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