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W702 - SEND Education Specialist Support

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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15 Nov 2025 at 13:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Derby, United Kingdom, recently completed a public procurement process for the provision of SEND Education Specialist Support services, under contract CR4235 - W702. The procurement process followed a direct award method, classified under the 'light touch' regime, and without competition, as the value was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Include Education Ltd, and it was made active on 31st March 2025. This contract, valued at £36,000, will run until 31st October 2026, serving the UKF11 region. The status of this procurement has moved to the awarding stage as of 15th November 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in education and training services, to engage with public authorities and expand their portfolios within the education sector. SMEs with expertise in SEND education could leverage such contracts to enhance their reputation and experience, fostering business growth through strategic public sector involvement. As the industry focuses on specialised educational services, businesses catering to these needs have the potential to establish long-term collaborations with entities like Derby City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W702 - SEND Education Specialist Support

Notice Description

SEND Education Specialist Support - Direct Award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e203
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074205-2025
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
£36,000 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
30 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

INCLUDE EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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