---
title: "Direct Award of 751 Education placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066728"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Direct Award of 751 Education placement

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066728

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## Summary

Derby City Council, a public authority under sub-central government classification, has completed the procurement process for a placement at Abbotsholme Independent School located in Rocester, Uttoxeter. This contract involves educational services under a concession arrangement for an EHCP learner and is reviewed annually. The procurement method detailed as "Below threshold - unknown" falls within the light-touch regime category. The contract was signed on 23rd February 2026, and the service period is set to begin on 21st April 2026, concluding on 31st August 2028. The value of the contract stands at £60,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for independent and specialised education service providers, particularly SMEs aiming to expand their operations within the UK education sector. By securing such contracts, providers can bolster their reputation while increasing revenue streams. Abbotsholme Independent School, which has assumed the role of supplier, exemplifies the ideal candidate well-positioned to leverage this educational placement service, potentially inspiring similar institutions to participate in future procurement processes with similar requisites.

## Notice

Placement at an independent mainstream school for EHCP learner under a concession. The individual placement agreement constitutes the contract for the placement and is reviewed annually in light of the EHCP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021726-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## 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 | ABBOTSHOLME INDEPENDENT SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 12:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021726-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021726-2026
  11th March 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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