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Specialist SEND Education Support

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved Derby City Council as the buying organisation, which sought Specialist SEND Education Support services. This contract was categorised under education and training services and was specifically aimed at providing four placements at Wheldon School during the Autumn term of 2025. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being awarded and signed on 1st April 2025. The process was conducted under a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, and the contract is to remain active until 31st October 2026. The services are to be delivered in the Derby region, UKF, United Kingdom, and the total contract value is £115,200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in educational support services, particularly those with expertise in supporting Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The contract was awarded to WHISPERING TREES C.I.C., indicating the potential for well-established large-scale organisations, possibly those with a focus on community services or registered as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to successfully compete in similar opportunities. Companies in the education sector aiming to expand their portfolios within governmental projects might find such contracts particularly aligned with their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Specialist SEND Education Support

Notice Description

Specialist SEND Education Support: 4 placements @Wheldon School Aut term 25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072626-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£115,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

WHISPERING TREES

Further Information

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