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Tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2025 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school" within the education and training services industry. This procurement, categorised under services, utilised a direct award method below threshold without competition, in compliance with UK legislative regulation 2023/54. Set in the UKF11 region, the process was finalised on 23rd October 2025 with the related contract being signed on 31st August 2025. The contract, valued at £3,783,802, began on 1st September 2025 and is scheduled to continue until 31st August 2035. The awarded contract involves Rushcliffe Specialist Schools as the supplier, showcasing Derby City Council's strategic placement of tribunal-ordered special school services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for independent special schools and SME service providers within the education sector, looking to partner with local government entities for long-term projects. Businesses that specialise in delivering tailored educational services to meet specific tribunal orders can benefit from such contracts. The long-term nature of the contract allows for stability and growth potential, making it attractive for service providers wishing to establish a robust partnership with public authorities like Derby City Council.

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Notice Title

Tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school

Notice Description

Tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school. Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d27d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067831-2025
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
£3,783,802 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2035 Over 5 years
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

RUSHCLIFFE SPECIALIST SCHOOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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