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SEND Specialist Support - Educational Placement at Quorn Hall School

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council, a significant sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of SEND Specialist Support through an educational placement at Quorn Hall School. The contract, identified as W686, falls under the services category and was awarded without competition via a direct procurement method, reflecting a below-threshold light-touch regime. The tender is associated with a legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54 and was finalised on 23 October 2025. The contracted services are intended to be delivered at Quorn Hall School, with the execution period running from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2026, for the total value of £32,781.02 GBP.

This procurement creates growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the education and training services sector. Businesses that specialise in providing high-quality educational placements and support tailored for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. The direct award nature suggests a streamlined entry without the need for competitive bidding, encouraging smaller enterprises to engage with public sector projects by showcasing their unique expertise to authorities such as Derby City Council.

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Notice Title

SEND Specialist Support - Educational Placement at Quorn Hall School

Notice Description

SEND Specialist Support - Educational Placement at Quorn Hall School. Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067899-2025
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
£32,781 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 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

QUORN HALL SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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