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W701 - Specialist SEND Education Support

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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15 Nov 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, conducted by Derby City Council, pertains to the provision of "W701 - Specialist SEND Education Support" services. Classified under the education and training services industry category, the project was located at Derby, UK (region UKF11). Initiated as a direct award process without competition, it adheres to the legal basis defined by UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract signed on 31 March 2025, and spanning from 1 April 2025 to 31 October 2026. Key procurement involves a gross value of GBP 52,027.20, indicating a focused and efficient allocation for specialist education services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education support services, especially those experienced with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) requirements. SMEs in the education sector, like PROGRESSION 2WORK LIMITED, can particularly benefit given the streamlined, below-threshold procurement process. This contract emphasises bespoke service provision within the education sector, underscoring the importance of tailoring offerings to meet specific educational support needs. Such opportunities are ideal for companies looking to expand their service portfolio within the UK public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

W701 - Specialist SEND Education Support

Notice Description

Specialist SEND Education Support - Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e202
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074204-2025
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
£52,027 Under £100K

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

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

PROGRESSION 2WORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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