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W726 - Education provision at St David's College

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "W726 - Education provision at St David's College," initiated by Derby City Council, focuses on the provision of specialist education services, under the industry category of Education and training services. This contract was directly awarded to St David's College Trust, a large supplier, without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract, formally signed on 2nd September 2025, runs from 4th September 2025 to 31st August 2027, with the service being delivered in the region of UKF11, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is classified under a 'light touch' regime, and it falls under the 'services' procurement category, currently in the 'award' stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services to leverage such arrangements for growth, particularly those well-suited to providing tailored educational solutions within the public sector. Large education providers, who can demonstrate expertise in handling EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) specialist schooling needs, might view such direct awards as advantageous for expanding their footprint in sub-central government projects. Engaging in this procurement process enables businesses to showcase their capabilities to key government bodies such as Derby City Council, fostering potential long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

W726 - Education provision at St David's College

Notice Description

Direct Award of EHCP specialist education provision at St David's College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012182-2026
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
Large

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
£66,804 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 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

ST DAVID'S COLLEGE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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