---
title: "W697 - SEND Education specialist support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e201"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-15"
---

# W697 - SEND Education specialist support

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e201

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## Summary

The public procurement process was initiated by Derby City Council for the project titled "W697 - SEND Education specialist support." This contract falls under the industry category of education and training services and is situated in the United Kingdom region UKF11. The procurement process has reached the Award stage as of 15 November 2025. The contract was directly awarded through the procurement method "below threshold - without competition," under the light touch regime, and it began on 1 April 2025 with completion scheduled for 31 October 2026. The total contract value is £82,395.61 GBP.

This contract presents growth opportunities particularly for large enterprises that specialise in providing educational and training services, especially those involved in supporting SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) education. The direct award to the Royal National College for the Blind demonstrates an avenue for businesses with expertise in specialised educational services to partner with public authorities like Derby City Council, potentially expanding their market presence and contributing to critical local community services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, tailored educational support will find opportunities to collaborate in similar future tenders as stakeholders seek experienced partners.

## Notice

SEND Education specialist support - Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074203-2025 |
| 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 | £82,395 |

## 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 | ROYAL NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2025 at 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074203-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074203-2025
  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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