---
title: "W703 - SEND Education Specialist Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e204"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-15"
---

# W703 - SEND Education Specialist Support

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e204

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Derby City Council as the buying organisation, located at The Council House in Derby, UK. The procurement is titled "W703 - SEND Education Specialist Support" and falls under the industry category of education and training services, identified by CPV code 80000000. This contract has been awarded without competition under the direct procurement method, a 'light touch' special regime, and is categorised as 'Below threshold'. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being active since 1st April 2025 and set to end on 31st October 2026. The contract holds a gross value of £36,000, and the official signing took place on 31st March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focused on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The contract has been awarded to Include Education Ltd, indicating a preference for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses positioned in the Derby region or those with expertise in providing specialised educational support services may find such opportunities to be well-suited for growth initiatives. Engaging with Derby City Council on such projects can pave the way for further partnerships in public sector education contracts.

## 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/074206-2025 |
| 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 | £36,000 |

## 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 | INCLUDE EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2025 at 14:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074206-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074206-2025
  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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