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Call offs from Dynamic Purchasing System for SEN Educational Placements Q1 2025/26

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

DERBY CITY COUNCIL has completed the procurement process for the call-offs from the Dynamic Purchasing System TD1941 for Special Educational Needs (SEN) Educational Placements for the first quarter of 2025/26, valued at £235,354.20. The procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commenced on 10th March 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th August 2027, with Derby City Council acting as the buying organisation and Acorn Care and Education as the supplier.

This procurement opportunity offers significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in education and training services. Those businesses with expertise in providing tailored educational solutions for SEN students are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. By understanding the procurement methods and engaging with dynamic purchasing systems, SMEs can enhance their competitiveness and expand their presence in the educational services market, especially within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Call offs from Dynamic Purchasing System for SEN Educational Placements Q1 2025/26

Notice Description

To report a call off from Dynamic Purchasing System TD1941 (SEN Education Placements), over PS25k, for Q1 2025/26. This was actually awarded in Q4 2024/25 but we had insufficient information to report in time for last quarter.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7769565e-e89e-42a5-962d-0744a48d5cac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26909b6b-5061-49c3-8867-78780cbbf531
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£235,354 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£235,354 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 30 Aug 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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