W814 - Education placement within a Specialist Education Provider

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has successfully completed the procurement process under the title "W814 - Education placement within a Specialist Education Provider." This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and is primarily located in Derby, United Kingdom. The process was a direct award, categorised under light touch regimes, indicating that it was below the threshold and did not involve competition. The contract became active on the 1st of January 2026 and is set to conclude by the 31st of August 2026, with the possibility for renewal. As of 12th June 2026, the award status is active, serving as a service provision within the education sector.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services to engage with sub-central government entities such as the Derby City Council. While the direct award process on this occasion did not involve competition, the potential for future procurements may arise, offering opportunities for businesses to expand their clientele and portfolio. Companies that focus on specialist education provision, particularly those with the capability to operate within the light touch regime, would be particularly well-suited to enter similar bidding processes in the future.

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Notice Title

W814 - Education placement within a Specialist Education Provider

Notice Description

Education placement within a Specialist Education Provider - Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055669-2026
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
£82,490 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

YOUNG FOUNDATIONS

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