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W703 - SEND Education Specialist Support

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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15 Nov 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Derby City Council as the buying organisation, located at The Council House in Derby, UK. The procurement is titled "W703 - SEND Education Specialist Support" and falls under the industry category of education and training services, identified by CPV code 80000000. This contract has been awarded without competition under the direct procurement method, a 'light touch' special regime, and is categorised as 'Below threshold'. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being active since 1st April 2025 and set to end on 31st October 2026. The contract holds a gross value of £36,000, and the official signing took place on 31st March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focused on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The contract has been awarded to Include Education Ltd, indicating a preference for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses positioned in the Derby region or those with expertise in providing specialised educational support services may find such opportunities to be well-suited for growth initiatives. Engaging with Derby City Council on such projects can pave the way for further partnerships in public sector education contracts.

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Notice Title

W703 - SEND Education Specialist Support

Notice Description

SEND Education Specialist Support - Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e204
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074206-2025
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 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

INCLUDE EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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