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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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17 Sep 2026 at 12:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council established places on its dynamic purchasing system for education and training services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The requirement covers services delivered in the East Midlands, with Derby City Council as the buying organisation. This is a services opportunity rather than a goods or construction contract, classified under CPV 80000000 for education and training services. The DPS is intended to bring together providers able to support children and young people with SEND through suitable educational, therapeutic or related learning services. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Five providers were selected for inclusion in this round, indicating that the council uses a multi-provider route for these requirements.

This procurement has been completed and awarded through an open procedure described as above threshold. The submission deadline was 13 July 2026 at 10:00. The award was made on 14 September 2026, with the awarded contract period running from 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2027. The recorded awarded value is £0, in pounds sterling, reflecting inclusion on the DPS rather than a stated purchase value. Places were awarded to Engineered Learning Ltd, Forest Lodge Edu-Therapy Centre Ltd, Pony Partnerships CIC, Thread of Life Limited and TLC Live. The evaluation basis recorded for this process is the open procedure; the available procurement information does not set out additional weighted award criteria. The tender is marked complete.

This award shows that Derby City Council uses a DPS to source education and training services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in the East Midlands. A credible future provider would need a clear, deliverable SEND education or support offer, appropriate staff and the operational capacity to work with the council’s requirements across this service area. The selected organisations include several small businesses, alongside providers with education, learning or therapeutic-focused names, so smaller specialist providers can be relevant to this route. Businesses considering future participation should be able to demonstrate reliable service delivery, safeguarding and quality arrangements, and experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.

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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 Engineered Learning Ltd, Forest Lodge Edu-Therapy Centre Ltd, Pony Partnerships CiC, Thread of Life Limited and TLC Live in TD1941 - Round 29.

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/425f54e7-fd7c-47a6-9e6c-7fb945018e15
Current Stage
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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
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
17 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Postcode Area
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
5
Supplier Names

Engineered Learning

Forest Lodge Edu-therapy Centre Ltd

Pony Partnerships

Thread of Life Limited

LEARN SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Further Information

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