Award

Direct Award of 751 Education placement

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council, a public authority under sub-central government classification, has completed the procurement process for a placement at Abbotsholme Independent School located in Rocester, Uttoxeter. This contract involves educational services under a concession arrangement for an EHCP learner and is reviewed annually. The procurement method detailed as "Below threshold - unknown" falls within the light-touch regime category. The contract was signed on 23rd February 2026, and the service period is set to begin on 21st April 2026, concluding on 31st August 2028. The value of the contract stands at £60,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for independent and specialised education service providers, particularly SMEs aiming to expand their operations within the UK education sector. By securing such contracts, providers can bolster their reputation while increasing revenue streams. Abbotsholme Independent School, which has assumed the role of supplier, exemplifies the ideal candidate well-positioned to leverage this educational placement service, potentially inspiring similar institutions to participate in future procurement processes with similar requisites.

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Notice Title

Direct Award of 751 Education placement

Notice Description

Placement at an independent mainstream school for EHCP learner under a concession. The individual placement agreement constitutes the contract for the placement and is reviewed annually in light of the EHCP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066728
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021726-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ABBOTSHOLME INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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