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Educational placement at Include Education

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Derby City Council as the buying organisation for an educational placement at Include Education, located in Derby, United Kingdom (region UKF11). The industry category for this contract is services, specifically focusing on education and training services. The procurement was conducted under a direct award method described as "Below threshold - without competition," adhering to a special light-touch regime. The award stage has been completed with the contract now active, and contracted to Include Education. The contract period starts on 1st September 2025 and extends to 31st August 2026, with a potential one-year renewal option. The total contract value is £73,440, and the details were officially published on 23rd October 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those skilled in providing bespoke training solutions. SMEs, given their adaptability and specialised skills, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The direct award process suggests an opportunity for local businesses to engage with regional public authorities like Derby City Council, without the need for extensive competition, providing an advantage for firms with strong local reputations and service quality. As this is a below-threshold procurement, small to medium enterprises can leverage their flexibility and local knowledge to foster relationships and potentially secure future contracts.

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Notice Title

Educational placement at Include Education

Notice Description

Educational placement at Include Education. Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d268
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067791-2025
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
£73,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

INCLUDE EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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