--- title: "For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b359c7d-e1d5-4cd4-b41d-e035179c3d72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b359c7d-e1d5-4cd4-b41d-e035179c3d72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b359c7d-e1d5-4cd4-b41d-e035179c3d72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b359c7d-e1d5-4cd4-b41d-e035179c3d72.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-11" --- # 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-b5fd17-7b359c7d-e1d5-4cd4-b41d-e035179c3d72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b359c7d-e1d5-4cd4-b41d-e035179c3d72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b359c7d-e1d5-4cd4-b41d-e035179c3d72.json) ## Summary Derby City Council is currently in the "tender amendment" stage of a procurement process for its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) designed to provide education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The services fall under the education and training category (CPV code 80000000) and are valued between £30,000,000 to £60,000,000. The latest deadline for applications (Round 29) is set for 10:00 am on 13th July 2026. This procurement method utilizes an open procedure and will operate through multiple rounds until the latest possible end date of 31st October 2027. The DPS covers services delivered across the East Midlands, UK, and aims to involve SMEs in providing education services. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those experienced in working with children with SEND. The open procedure means that any qualified supplier may submit a tender, enhancing the chances for niche educational providers to gain new contracts and expand their business. The focus on including SMEs opens the field for smaller enterprises looking to establish themselves or grow their presence in the public education sector. Given the duration of the DPS and potential annual extensions, interested businesses can expect potential long-term partnerships and regular contract opportunities through this initiative. ## Notice Applications are invited for inclusion on the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) that will support the placement of Learners at independent and non-maintained schools or special pre and post 16 organisations. The successful Applicants will be awarded a position on the DPS and if successful in the Contract Opportunity Award process be responsible for providing the Service directly to the Learner. The DPS will operate for an initial period of two years, with two further potential annual extensions of 12 months available (latest end date is 31st October 2027), subject to the terms of the DPS Agreement, which includes 'Termination on Notice' clause in favour of the Council. The duration or termination of the DPS will not affect Individual Placement Agreements via the DPS. The DPS application process will operate in a series of "rounds". This edited notice is to advise that the deadline for applications for Round 29 is 10:00am on 13/07/2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD1941. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD1941. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 | LINCOLN INCLUSIVE TUTORING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 11 May 2026 at 10:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 11 Mar 2026 at 14:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 21 Jan 2026 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 21 Nov 2025 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 21 Oct 2025 at 14:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 22 Sep 2025 at 13:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 22 Sep 2025 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98549862-d8a0-43b4-865c-5fbed4cf1ecd - 15 Aug 2025 at 09:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 18 Jul 2025 at 09:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 27 Jun 2025 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 30 May 2025 at 09:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 11 Apr 2025 at 09:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 3 Mar 2025 at 10:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 31 Jan 2025 at 10:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 16 Dec 2024 at 10:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 9 Sep 2024 at 09:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 8 Aug 2024 at 09:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 8 Jul 2024 at 10:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 4 Jun 2024 at 09:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 3 May 2024 at 09:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 15 Apr 2024 at 15:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 - 22 Aug 2023 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6830a2ed-4309-4b57-a47b-ac475d817bc6 11th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98549862-d8a0-43b4-865c-5fbed4cf1ecd 22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.derby.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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