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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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published: "2026-07-29"
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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-b5fd17-9e232c18-87e9-4893-b7a6-9dd4536e1553

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Derby City Council involved a dynamic purchasing system for education services aimed at children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The award stage has been completed, with contracts being awarded to Randstad Solutions Limited and Abacus Education Consultants Limited. This open procedure, following an above-threshold procurement method, covers services classified under the CPV code 80000000 for education and training, specifically targeting the East Midlands region. The contract period is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st October 2027. Derby City Council, located in Derby, England, oversaw this process to enhance educational provisions, concluding the tender period on 11th May 2026. Key details include the inclusion of several partners to boost service delivery within the outlined geographic area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those experienced in supporting special educational needs. SMEs are especially encouraged, as the procurement suitability includes small and medium-sized enterprises, potentially allowing them to scale their operations or establish a footprint in the education sector within the East Midlands. Businesses looking to expand into consulting and support roles in the educational sector or those wishing to partner with local councils for sustainable initiatives stand to gain from similar public tenders in this competitive market.

## Notice

We've awarded places to Randstad Solutions Limited and Abacus Education Consultants Limited in TD1941 - Round 28.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9b4d67c-414b-47f3-88df-cca9bcbd4381 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS EDUCATION CONSULTANTS; RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9b4d67c-414b-47f3-88df-cca9bcbd4381

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9b4d67c-414b-47f3-88df-cca9bcbd4381
  29th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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