---
title: "W757 - Specialist Education Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068804"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-22"
---

# W757 - Specialist Education Placement

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068804

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## Summary

Derby City Council, operating from Derby, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "W757 - Specialist Education Placement" service contract under the category of education and training services. The procurement was initiated as a direct award, hence without competition, under the light-touch regime, indicating a bespoke approach suited for specific needs below the threshold. The contract, awarded to WITHERSLACK GROUP LIMITED, a large entity situated in Carnforth, involves a comprehensive service delivery across various regions within the United Kingdom, commencing on 4th September 2025 and concluding on 30th July 2027. The monetary value of the contract is set at £180,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those offering specialist placements. Organisations that can deliver bespoke educational solutions across multiple regions stand to benefit from such engagements, as the scope covers regions from UKC to UKK. Witherslack Group's successful bid demonstrates the demand for established providers capable of deploying large-scale educational services. Businesses seeking growth in governmental contracts should assess their capacity to provide tailored educational services within such frameworks, fostering growth in expertise and regional presence.

## Notice

Specialist Education Placement - Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036380-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## 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 | WITHERSLACK GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 07:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036380-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036380-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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