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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"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f5ec"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-11-06"
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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-h6vhtk-03f5ec

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## Summary

The Derby City Council has recently awarded a contract for education services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The tender, titled "For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services," falls under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract has been successfully awarded to multiple suppliers, including Acorn Education and Care Services and Dove Adolescent Services Ltd. The contract has a value of £60,000,000 and focuses on supporting the placement of learners at various educational institutions.

This tender by the Derby City Council presents opportunities for businesses providing education and training services geared towards learners with special educational needs and disabilities. Suppliers with experience in supporting learners at independent and non-maintained schools or special pre and post-16 organisations would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement process includes multiple rounds with specific deadlines for submission, providing ample time for interested businesses to prepare and submit their bids. Successful applicants awarded a position on the DPS will have the responsibility of delivering services directly to learners, contributing to the growth of their businesses through this long-term contract opportunity.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: Initial term of up to two years, with options to extend for up to a further two years.

Renewal: Up to two annual extensions, making the overall contract period up to four years. Potential dates for advertising renewals if options are not taken are August 2025 and August 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032726-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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), TLF11 Derby |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ACORN EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES; DOVE ADOLESCENT SERVICES; HORIZON CARE AND EDUCATION; LONGDON HALL SCHOOL LTD (ACORN CARE; LONGDON PARK SCHOOL (ACORN CARE; NISAI VIRTUAL ACADEMY; OPTIONS AUTISM; WESTBOURNE SCHOOL (ACORN CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2023 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032726-2023
- 22 Aug 2023 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024632-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.gov.uk
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org

## Provenance

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