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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 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Derby City Council involved a dynamic purchasing system for education services aimed at children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The award stage has been completed, with contracts being awarded to Randstad Solutions Limited and Abacus Education Consultants Limited. This open procedure, following an above-threshold procurement method, covers services classified under the CPV code 80000000 for education and training, specifically targeting the East Midlands region. The contract period is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st October 2027. Derby City Council, located in Derby, England, oversaw this process to enhance educational provisions, concluding the tender period on 11th May 2026. Key details include the inclusion of several partners to boost service delivery within the outlined geographic area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those experienced in supporting special educational needs. SMEs are especially encouraged, as the procurement suitability includes small and medium-sized enterprises, potentially allowing them to scale their operations or establish a footprint in the education sector within the East Midlands. Businesses looking to expand into consulting and support roles in the educational sector or those wishing to partner with local councils for sustainable initiatives stand to gain from similar public tenders in this competitive market.

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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 places to Randstad Solutions Limited and Abacus Education Consultants Limited in TD1941 - Round 28.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9b4d67c-414b-47f3-88df-cca9bcbd4381
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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
2
Supplier Names

ABACUS EDUCATION CONSULTANTS

RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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