Award

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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Award

11 May 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has awarded a contract for inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services targeted at children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Classified under the "Education and training services" industry category, this award is specifically for services in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement process, culminating in an active award on 23 April 2026, was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period having concluded on 11 March 2026. The contract will commence on 1 June 2026 and run until 31 October 2027. The contract was awarded to Do Talk Write Ltd, illustrating completion of the procurement stage.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in addressing the specific needs of children and young adults with disabilities. Businesses that can offer innovative teaching practices or specialised educational tools tailored to these audiences might find substantial growth prospects through this DPS. With the contract's potential scale favouring SMEs, businesses within or willing to service the East Midlands could enhance their portfolios and increase market visibility by participating in similar procurement processes initiated by Derby City Council.

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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 Do Talk Write Ltd in TD1941 - Round 27.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6efc7855-f93a-4e81-b286-534d95663a2e
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
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
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 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

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
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

DO TALK WRITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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