---
title: "W693 - Specialist SEND Education Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e1ff"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-15"
---

# W693 - Specialist SEND Education Support

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e1ff

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## Summary

Derby City Council has completed a procurement process titled "W693 - Specialist SEND Education Support" in the services industry category, specifically focusing on education and training services. This procurement took place in the region of Derby, United Kingdom, under the direct award method without competition, indicating a light-touch regime. The contract, which has been activated, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2026, and was awarded to Whispering Trees CiC, a large-scale, VCSE supplier. The agreement was legally confirmed on 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of £115,200 GBP. Details concerning this contract were formally published on 15th November 2025.

This award provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in SEND education support, particularly those capable of delivering service-oriented contracts. Large organisations, similar to Whispering Trees CiC, that align with public service objectives or operate within the VCSE sector, are especially well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders from sub-central government bodies like Derby City Council. This type of procurement process benefits businesses that can offer specialised services adapted to the unique needs of the local education sector, fostering business growth through strategic public sector partnerships.

## Notice

Specialist SEND Education Support - Direct award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074201-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,200 |

## 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 | WHISPERING TREES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2025 at 13:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074201-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074201-2025
  15th November 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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