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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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buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
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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-b5fd17-577d1549-5468-4d40-adff-c744fc212a16

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## Summary

Derby City Council, located in England, has awarded places on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for providing education services targeted at children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code for education and training services, has transitioned to the award stage as of 21st January 2026. This open procedure above threshold resulted in contracts across the East Midlands, UK, with a contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. The procurement aims to engage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in providing these vital services.

This tender opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, especially for SMEs specialised in educational and training services. Businesses such as S L Drama Academy CIC, Tecnis Academy LTD, and YMCA Derbyshire Key College, along with Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, have already been successful in securing places under this DPS. Companies offering unique educational solutions tailored for special needs environments are well-positioned to benefit. The open procurement method indicates a competitive environment favourable for innovative newcomers looking to expand their reach within the public sector education landscape.

## Notice

We've awarded a places to S L Drama Academy CIC, Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, Tecnis Academy LTD and YMCA Derbyshire Key College in TD1941 - Round 23.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e53c9bca-a6ce-4bef-b807-24fbf1289462 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; S L DRAMA ACADEMY; TECNIS ACADEMY; YMCA DERBYSHIRE KEY COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e53c9bca-a6ce-4bef-b807-24fbf1289462

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e53c9bca-a6ce-4bef-b807-24fbf1289462
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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