---
title: "Tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d27d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-23"
---

# Tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d27d

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## Summary

Derby City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school" within the education and training services industry. This procurement, categorised under services, utilised a direct award method below threshold without competition, in compliance with UK legislative regulation 2023/54. Set in the UKF11 region, the process was finalised on 23rd October 2025 with the related contract being signed on 31st August 2025. The contract, valued at £3,783,802, began on 1st September 2025 and is scheduled to continue until 31st August 2035. The awarded contract involves Rushcliffe Specialist Schools as the supplier, showcasing Derby City Council's strategic placement of tribunal-ordered special school services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for independent special schools and SME service providers within the education sector, looking to partner with local government entities for long-term projects. Businesses that specialise in delivering tailored educational services to meet specific tribunal orders can benefit from such contracts. The long-term nature of the contract allows for stability and growth potential, making it attractive for service providers wishing to establish a robust partnership with public authorities like Derby City Council.

## Notice

Tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school. Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067831-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,783,802 |

## 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 | RUSHCLIFFE SPECIALIST SCHOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 12:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067831-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067831-2025
  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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