Award

W735 - Cubbies for 6 schools

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Derby City Council initiated via direct procurement, has reached the award stage for the project titled "W735 - Cubbies for 6 schools". This project involves the provision of multi-sensory cubbie booths aimed at supporting both children and adults by delivering a comprehensive sensory management system. Classified under the industry category of medical equipment and personal care products, the procurement is located in the UK region of UKF11. The contract, valued at GBP 178,000, started on 10th October 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st December 2026. The procurement method used was below the threshold without competition, as the goods were directly awarded to the supplier, dmc design, based in Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the sensory equipment and educational support sectors, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions for multi-sensory environments. Businesses that specialise in designing and manufacturing sensory management systems and have experience in educational settings would be well-suited to compete in future similar procurement opportunities. The direct procurement process indicates a potential interest in niche solutions, suggesting openings for small to medium-sized enterprises capable of delivering tailored products that meet specific user needs. Engaging with public authorities like Derby City Council could also pave the way for further collaborations and expansions within the public sector.

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Notice Title

W735 - Cubbies for 6 schools

Notice Description

SEND Capital Grant spend - Cubbies for 6 schools. (Cubbie booth which offers a multi-sensory space to both children and adults and can adapt to the individual needs of each user. It delivers a total sensory management system.)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06474e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010134-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£178,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 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

DMC DESIGN

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