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W693 - Specialist SEND Education Support

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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15 Nov 2025 at 13:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed a procurement process titled "W693 - Specialist SEND Education Support" in the services industry category, specifically focusing on education and training services. This procurement took place in the region of Derby, United Kingdom, under the direct award method without competition, indicating a light-touch regime. The contract, which has been activated, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2026, and was awarded to Whispering Trees CiC, a large-scale, VCSE supplier. The agreement was legally confirmed on 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of £115,200 GBP. Details concerning this contract were formally published on 15th November 2025.

This award provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in SEND education support, particularly those capable of delivering service-oriented contracts. Large organisations, similar to Whispering Trees CiC, that align with public service objectives or operate within the VCSE sector, are especially well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders from sub-central government bodies like Derby City Council. This type of procurement process benefits businesses that can offer specialised services adapted to the unique needs of the local education sector, fostering business growth through strategic public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W693 - Specialist SEND Education Support

Notice Description

Specialist SEND Education Support - Direct award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074201-2025
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
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
15 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

WHISPERING TREES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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