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05 Aug 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by Derby City Council for the provision of educational tutoring services for the academic year 2025-2026. The procurement process concluded with the award to TEACHING PERSONNEL LIMITED, a supplier based in London. The title of the contract is "W830 - Education provision for students for the academic year 25-26," focusing on the education and training services industry category, with a delivery location in the UKF11 region of the United Kingdom. The process followed a direct procurement method, classified under a "Below threshold - without competition" category, and falls within special regime light touch provisions. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract having been signed on 5th September 2025, and services continuing until 31st August 2026, with a total value of £65,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focusing on tutoring students with special educational needs and disabilities. SMEs like TEACHING PERSONNEL LIMITED that provide specialised tutoring services can leverage such contracts to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio within public sector engagements. The direct award process suggests potential for businesses that maintain good relationships with public bodies, allowing them to secure similar non-competitive contracts, especially within niche markets such as the educational sector in sub-central government settings.

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Notice Title

W830 - Education provision for students for the academic year 25-26

Notice Description

Tutoring provision for students with Teaching Personnel for the academic year 2025-26. Teaching Personnel are not on the TD1941 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education Services for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The students receiving tutoring from Teaching Personnel are historic and will continue to use the service until their education ends, this is part of the winding down process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074336-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 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
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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

TEACHING PERSONNEL

Further Information

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