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title: "For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities"
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# For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37847068-5da0-460a-ad97-fb1b31cbf741

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## Summary

Derby City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The procurement, under the CPV classification 80000000 for education and training services, employs an open procedure conducted above the threshold. The key contract period stretches from 1st October 2025 until 31st October 2027, with activities occurring primarily in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This public procurement activity has reached the award stage, with the latest details published on 21st January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational services, particularly those adept at catering to special educational needs. While the contracts have been awarded to Include Education Ltd, Squarescope Limited, and Study Mind Ltd, the existence of a DPS indicates continuous opportunities for businesses to become included and participate. Companies that provide innovative educational solutions and support services in the specified field would find this environment conducive to growth, offering potential partnership and development within the competitive landscape.

## Notice

We've awarded a places to Include Education Ltd, Squarescope Limited and Study Mind Ltd in TD1941 - Round 22.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9ea3d9-9d57-4d13-8896-9993ddc407c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | INCLUDE EDUCATION; SQUARESCOPE; STUDY MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9ea3d9-9d57-4d13-8896-9993ddc407c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9ea3d9-9d57-4d13-8896-9993ddc407c5
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derby.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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