---
title: "W696 - Specialist SEND Education Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e200"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-15"
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# W696 - Specialist SEND Education Support

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e200

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "W696 - Specialist SEND Education Support" was initiated by Derby City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Derby, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the education and training services industry category, specifically focusing on specialist SEND education support. The procurement method employed was a direct award and was below the threshold, conducted without competition, classifying it under the "lightTouch" special regime. The contract was awarded to SPEECH AND LANGUAGE UK SERVICES LTD, marking the completion stage of the procurement. The contract period started on 1st April 2025 and will end on 31st October 2026, with a gross value of £37,592.39.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in educational services. Companies that provide specialised support in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) could find particular interest here, as well as those located within or near Derbyshire, due to logistical advantages. The absence of competition in the procurement process highlights the importance of being known to buyers for direct award opportunities. Successfully securing contracts with local councils can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation, potentially leading to more government contracts in the future.

## 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/074202-2025 |
| 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 | 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 | £37,592 |

## 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 | SPEECH AND LANGUAGE UK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2025 at 13:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074202-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074202-2025
  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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