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Extensions of tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed the procurement process for "Extensions of tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school," which falls under the services category, specifically targeting education and training services. The procurement, situated in Derby (UKF11), proceeded through a direct award method below the threshold, negating the need for competition. This involved awarding a contract to Rushcliffe Specialist Schools Mickleover Ltd, effective from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2032. The contract, valued at £9,647,037, was signed on 31st August 2025 and supports services within the UK, with contractual obligations documented on 23rd October 2025.

This tender opens opportunities primarily for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those that can offer specialist or independent schooling solutions. The procurement method indicates a preference for direct arrangements, suggesting that businesses which have established relationships with public authorities or those capable of meeting special educational needs promptly may find growth potential in such procurements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the UK region, especially those already catering to educational needs, would be well-positioned to compete or collaborate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Extensions of tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school

Notice Description

Extensions of tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school. Direct Award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067868-2025
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
£9,647,037 £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 2032 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 MICKLEOVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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