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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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29 Jul 2026 at 15:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Derby City Council involves the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services directed towards children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This DPS, under tender ID TD1941/17, falls within the "Education and training services" category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure above the threshold, and the award stage is now complete, with Tradewind Recruitment Ltd securing a place in Round 28. The procurement stage is 'Award', with key dates including the contract period commencing on 1st August 2026 and concluding on 31st October 2027, following the tender period which ended on 11th May 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering specialised education services. Entities that can offer innovative and effective solutions for supporting children and young people with special educational needs are particularly well-suited to compete in such processes. SMEs are encouraged to participate given the suitability noted for small and medium-sized enterprises. The nature of the DPS allows for ongoing opportunities, so businesses not yet involved can still express interest for future rounds. This flexibility and openness in procurement can create pathways for growth and engagement with public contracts in this sector.

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Notice Information

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 Tradewind Recruitment Ltd in TD1941 - Round 28.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8a8a6d-ef6b-408a-9f3e-04767b4f99ec
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
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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