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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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21 Jan 2026 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed the awarding of contracts for the procurement titled "For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities". This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with specific services to be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The process followed an open procedure above the threshold and ended its tender period on 21 October 2025. The contracting process is currently at the award stage, with contracts starting on 2 January 2026 and concluding on 31 October 2027. The prestigious awards were granted to Imbue Ventures Ltd and Kisimul Group Ltd as part of this initiative.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses focused on providing or enhancing educational and supportive services for individuals with special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from participation in such procurements, given the council's openness to including suitable SMEs in their procurement efforts. Companies offering innovative educational solutions or those prepared to expand services geographically in the East Midlands may see significant business growth through engagements like these. Such tenders are instrumental in allowing businesses to extend their reach within the public sector while supporting community education 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 a places to Imbue Ventures Ltd and Kisimul Group Ltd in TD1941 - Round 24.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b18f3e54-b5bd-4a82-9469-6cb92fd5ef17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b1a75db-5e4f-4479-bbba-5310517ab83f
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, 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
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 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
2
Supplier Names

IMBUE VENTURES LIMITED

Kisimul Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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