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SEN Placements for Alderwasley School 25/26 YR 10

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined is an awarded contract by Derby City Council for "SEN Placements for Alderwasley School 25/26 YR 10." This contract falls under the education and training services category and is located in Derby, UK, within the region UKF11. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, categorised as below threshold and without competition, in accordance with the UK's 2023/54 legal basis. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract status being active. The contract commenced on 2nd September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2026, with an awarded value of £322,930.62 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in special educational needs (SEN) placements. Although the procurement method was direct and below threshold, indicating no open competition, it highlights potential future opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SENAD COMMUNITY LIMITED, which are adept at providing tailored educational services. Establishing connections with public authorities like Derby City Council may lead to additional prospects in the education sector.

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Notice Title

SEN Placements for Alderwasley School 25/26 YR 10

Notice Description

SEN Placements for Alderwasley School 25/26 YR 10, direct award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057802-2025
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
£322,930 £100K-£500K

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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