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W696 - Specialist SEND Education Support

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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15 Nov 2025 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "W696 - Specialist SEND Education Support" was initiated by Derby City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Derby, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the education and training services industry category, specifically focusing on specialist SEND education support. The procurement method employed was a direct award and was below the threshold, conducted without competition, classifying it under the "lightTouch" special regime. The contract was awarded to SPEECH AND LANGUAGE UK SERVICES LTD, marking the completion stage of the procurement. The contract period started on 1st April 2025 and will end on 31st October 2026, with a gross value of £37,592.39.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in educational services. Companies that provide specialised support in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) could find particular interest here, as well as those located within or near Derbyshire, due to logistical advantages. The absence of competition in the procurement process highlights the importance of being known to buyers for direct award opportunities. Successfully securing contracts with local councils can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation, potentially leading to more government contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W696 - Specialist SEND Education Support

Notice Description

Specialist SEND Education Support - Direct Award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e200
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074202-2025
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
£37,592 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 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
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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

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE UK SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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