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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2023 at 10:29

Tender

22 Aug 2023 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Derby City Council has recently awarded a contract for education services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The tender, titled "For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services," falls under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract has been successfully awarded to multiple suppliers, including Acorn Education and Care Services and Dove Adolescent Services Ltd. The contract has a value of £60,000,000 and focuses on supporting the placement of learners at various educational institutions.

This tender by the Derby City Council presents opportunities for businesses providing education and training services geared towards learners with special educational needs and disabilities. Suppliers with experience in supporting learners at independent and non-maintained schools or special pre and post-16 organisations would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement process includes multiple rounds with specific deadlines for submission, providing ample time for interested businesses to prepare and submit their bids. Successful applicants awarded a position on the DPS will have the responsibility of delivering services directly to learners, contributing to the growth of their businesses through this long-term contract opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

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

Applications are invited for inclusion on the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) that will support the placement of Learners at independent and non-maintained schools or special pre and post 16 organisations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Applications are invited for inclusion on the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) that will support the placement of Learners at independent and non-maintained schools or special pre and post 16 organisations.

Options: Initial term of up to two years, with options to extend for up to a further two years.

Renewal: Up to two annual extensions, making the overall contract period up to four years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2025 and August 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f5ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032726-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLF11 Derby

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Acorn Education and Care Services

Dove Adolescent Services Ltd

Horizon Care and Education

Longdon Hall School Ltd (Acorn Care)

Longdon Park School (Acorn Care)

Nisai Virtual Academy

Options Autism Ltd

Westbourne School (Acorn Care)

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