---
title: "Extensions of tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d295"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-23"
---

# Extensions of tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d295

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## Summary

Derby City Council has completed the procurement process for "Extensions of tribunal-ordered placements at an independent special school," which falls under the services category, specifically targeting education and training services. The procurement, situated in Derby (UKF11), proceeded through a direct award method below the threshold, negating the need for competition. This involved awarding a contract to Rushcliffe Specialist Schools Mickleover Ltd, effective from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2032. The contract, valued at £9,647,037, was signed on 31st August 2025 and supports services within the UK, with contractual obligations documented on 23rd October 2025.

This tender opens opportunities primarily for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those that can offer specialist or independent schooling solutions. The procurement method indicates a preference for direct arrangements, suggesting that businesses which have established relationships with public authorities or those capable of meeting special educational needs promptly may find growth potential in such procurements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the UK region, especially those already catering to educational needs, would be well-positioned to compete or collaborate in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Extensions of 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/067868-2025 |
| 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 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,647,037 |

## 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 MICKLEOVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 13:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067868-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067868-2025
  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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