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W732 - SEND Education - Alternative Provision

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "W732 - SEND Education - Alternative Provision." This contract focuses on providing specialist education services tailored for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) students, classified under the industry category of education and training services. Located in Derby, within the UKF11 region of the United Kingdom, this procurement falls under a light-touch regime. Utilising a direct award method due to its below threshold nature, the contract was awarded to NEW LEAF LEARNING. The contractual agreement commenced on 2nd September 2025 and will conclude by 28th August 2026, with the contract officially signed on 1st September 2025.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in SEND education services to participate in meaningful projects within the public sector. With a contract valued at £65,370, there exists potential for substantial growth in this sector. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those with expertise in creating tailored educational programmes for SEND students, would be ideally positioned to benefit from such initiatives. This procurement highlights the demand for innovative educational solutions, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolio within the competitive landscape of public service contracts.

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Notice Title

W732 - SEND Education - Alternative Provision

Notice Description

Direct Award - SEND specialist alternative provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012185-2026
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
£65,370 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 28 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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

NEW LEAF LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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