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title: "Call off from TD1941 DPS (SEN Placements) for Q4 2024/25"
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buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-19"
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# Call off from TD1941 DPS (SEN Placements) for Q4 2024/25

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4803db44-956b-4f95-b229-71b68926ee04

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## Summary

Derby City Council has completed a procurement process for a call-off agreement from the TD1941 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Special Educational Needs (SEN) placements for the fourth quarter of 2024/25. This contract, awarded in the education and training services category, is for Longdon Park School placement and involves a financial commitment of £189,972. The procurement was managed using a selective method, and the contract commenced on 10th March 2025 and will extend until 31st July 2026. The procurement activity took place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and it is currently in the award stage, with the award date being 9th March 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and care services to engage with public sector contracts. The procurement process was designed to be accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the involvement of Acorn Education and Care, the successful supplier. Businesses operating within the SEN sector and capable of delivering specialised training and educational services may find similar opportunities appealing for expanding their service portfolio and market presence. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business growth by fostering partnerships with public entities like Derby City Council.

## Notice

To advise of call offs/spend over PS25k from Dynamic Purchasing System TD1941 (SEN Placements) for Q4 2024/25. One placement agreed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58e7e3a6-846e-4e2d-924e-4566cedd50d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £189,972 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,972 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACORN EDUCATION AND CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58e7e3a6-846e-4e2d-924e-4566cedd50d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58e7e3a6-846e-4e2d-924e-4566cedd50d3
  19th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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