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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-b5fd17-9657d0a8-eaa9-4e1c-85f4-97a5fa5b7df7

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Derby City Council involves the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services directed towards children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This DPS, under tender ID TD1941/17, falls within the "Education and training services" category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure above the threshold, and the award stage is now complete, with Tradewind Recruitment Ltd securing a place in Round 28. The procurement stage is 'Award', with key dates including the contract period commencing on 1st August 2026 and concluding on 31st October 2027, following the tender period which ended on 11th May 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering specialised education services. Entities that can offer innovative and effective solutions for supporting children and young people with special educational needs are particularly well-suited to compete in such processes. SMEs are encouraged to participate given the suitability noted for small and medium-sized enterprises. The nature of the DPS allows for ongoing opportunities, so businesses not yet involved can still express interest for future rounds. This flexibility and openness in procurement can create pathways for growth and engagement with public contracts in this sector.

## Notice

We've awarded a place to Tradewind Recruitment Ltd in TD1941 - Round 28.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8a8a6d-ef6b-408a-9f3e-04767b4f99ec |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8a8a6d-ef6b-408a-9f3e-04767b4f99ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8a8a6d-ef6b-408a-9f3e-04767b4f99ec
  29th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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