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SEND education specialist alternative provision

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government, has recently awarded a contract for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) education specialist alternative provision. The contract, titled "SEND education specialist alternative provision," falls under the education and training services category and will be delivered in the region of UKF11, United Kingdom. The procurement process was direct and below threshold without competition. This contract, valued at £98,046, is in the award stage, marked by active status as of 18th September 2025, with the contract period running from 2nd September 2025 to 19th July 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised educational services, particularly those focused on SEND provisions. Forest Lodge Edu-therapy Centre Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Burton-On-Trent, has successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for SMEs to compete in public procurement processes. Firms with expertise in educational service provision, especially those familiar with tailor-made solutions for special needs education, could find similar contracts to be avenues for growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SEND education specialist alternative provision

Notice Description

SEND education specialist alternative provision, direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057766-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£98,046 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 19 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOREST LODGE EDU-THERAPY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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