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W741 - Specialist education provision - Speech & Language UK

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has successfully completed the award process for the contract titled "W741 - Specialist education provision - Speech & Language UK," under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement process, which was a direct award below the threshold and did not involve competition, was governed by the legal framework established in the UK's 2023 legislation. This contract commenced on the 1st of September 2025 and is set to conclude on the 31st of July 2026, with delivery focused in the UKF11 region, encompassing Derby in the United Kingdom. It has been awarded to SPEECH AND LANGUAGE UK LTD.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering speech and language training. The direct award method signifies a potential relationship building with entities possessing tailored expertise and capabilities in specialised education provisions, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are agile and responsive to specific needs within light-touch regimes. Businesses within the education sector, aiming to leverage their niche offerings, would find it advantageous to engage with similar opportunities to expand their operational footprints and forge strategic partnerships with local government councils.

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Notice Title

W741 - Specialist education provision - Speech & Language UK

Notice Description

Specialist education provision - Speech and Language UK - Direct Award of contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ef7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012859-2026
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
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
£52,008 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 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

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

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