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SEN Placements at Bladon House School 25/26

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "SEN Placements at Bladon House School 25/26" was conducted by Derby City Council, located in Derby, United Kingdom. This falls under the services category, specifically education and training services, within the UKF11 region. The procurement reached the award stage, and the contract, signed on 6th August 2025, commenced on 2nd September 2025 and will initially run until 31st August 2026, with possible renewal options extending to 31st August 2027. This was a direct award under a below-threshold procurement method without competition, reflecting a light-touch regime approach.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies in the education and training services sector, particularly those experienced in providing Special Educational Needs (SEN) placements. SENAD COMMUNITY LIMITED, identified as the supplier, showcases how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can successfully engage in such contracts, highlighting potential growth prospects for other SMEs aiming to deliver specialised educational services. Businesses equipped to offer tailored educational solutions for local government projects stand to benefit significantly from similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

SEN Placements at Bladon House School 25/26

Notice Description

SEN Placements at Bladon House School 25/26, direct award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057789-2025
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
£996,545 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 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

SENAD COMMUNITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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