---
title: "Educational Placement at Castle Hill"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d278"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-23"
---

# Educational Placement at Castle Hill

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d278

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Derby City Council, involves an educational services contract for a placement at Castle Hill. The contract was awarded to Keys Group, an SME, using a direct award procurement method, specifically under light touch and below threshold without competition regulations. This process, which is currently in the award stage and classified under education and training services, commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to end on 31st August 2026. There is a potential extension available until 31st August 2027. The location for the delivery of services is the region of UKF11, United Kingdom, and the total contract value is £56,610.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs in the education and training sector to engage with sub-central government contracts, especially those capable of delivering tailored educational services. With the contract falling below threshold, suppliers accustomed to direct awards and operating efficiently in light-touch regimes stand to leverage their expertise for growth. Businesses looking to provide specialised educational placements and grow their footprint in the public sector could find this contract beneficial for establishing strong municipal partnerships and gaining recognition within the public authority network.

## Notice

Educational Placement at Castle Hill. Direct Award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067821-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,610 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 12:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067821-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067821-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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