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W711 - Specialist SEND Education Support

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council, a public authority under sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the "W711 - Specialist SEND Education Support" project. This procurement, initiated as a direct award without competition under the light-touch regime, falls within the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The contract, valued at £27,216, commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2026. The procurement pertains to the UKF11 region, with Baby T Workshops, an SME, being the selected supplier. The contract details were formalised on 31st August 2025 and subsequently published on 21st November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in supporting Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). SMEs with capabilities in this niche area may find such direct award contracts lucrative for expanding their service offerings within the public sector. Additionally, companies familiar with the light-touch regime can leverage these opportunities to establish or enhance their credentials in public procurement, particularly within the UK regional government domain.

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Notice Title

W711 - Specialist SEND Education Support

Notice Description

Specialist SEND Education Support - Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e63e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075999-2025
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
£27,216 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

BABY T WORKSHOPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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