---
title: "Specialist education provision WT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c75"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-25"
---

# Specialist education provision WT

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c75

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Specialist education provision WT" conducted by Derby City Council is now complete. This process was undertaken as a direct award without competition, targeting services within the education and training sector across various regions in the United Kingdom. Whispering Trees C.I.C has been awarded the contract, which is effective from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026 with a value of £230,400 GBP. The procurement falls under a light-touch regime, adhering to the legal framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54. Derby City Council is responsible for overseeing the contract from their offices located in Derby, UK.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services to expand their operations within the UK. With the award focusing on the provision of specialised educational services, enterprises in the sector can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and strengthen regional ties. Businesses most suited for this engagement are those with a strong background in delivering educational services, particularly SMEs like Whispering Trees C.I.C, capable of catering to diverse educational needs. Given its scale and procurement method, this tender encourages small and medium-sized enterprises to partake in and potentially benefit from public sector contracts.

## Notice

Specialist education provision provided by Whispering Trees for the academic year 2025/26. Direct Award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017052-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £230,400 |

## 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

- 25 Feb 2026 at 16:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017052-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017052-2026
  25th February 2026 - 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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