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W757 - Specialist Education Placement

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council, operating from Derby, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "W757 - Specialist Education Placement" service contract under the category of education and training services. The procurement was initiated as a direct award, hence without competition, under the light-touch regime, indicating a bespoke approach suited for specific needs below the threshold. The contract, awarded to WITHERSLACK GROUP LIMITED, a large entity situated in Carnforth, involves a comprehensive service delivery across various regions within the United Kingdom, commencing on 4th September 2025 and concluding on 30th July 2027. The monetary value of the contract is set at £180,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those offering specialist placements. Organisations that can deliver bespoke educational solutions across multiple regions stand to benefit from such engagements, as the scope covers regions from UKC to UKK. Witherslack Group's successful bid demonstrates the demand for established providers capable of deploying large-scale educational services. Businesses seeking growth in governmental contracts should assess their capacity to provide tailored educational services within such frameworks, fostering growth in expertise and regional presence.

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Notice Title

W757 - Specialist Education Placement

Notice Description

Specialist Education Placement - Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068804
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036380-2026
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 30 Jul 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
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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

WITHERSLACK GROUP

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