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title: "W829 - Education provision for SEND and NEET students for the academic year 2025-26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dcd6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# W829 - Education provision for SEND and NEET students for the academic year 2025-26

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dcd6

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## Summary

Derby City Council, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has concluded a contracting process titled "W829 - Education provision for SEND and NEET students for the academic year 2025-26." Situated in Derby, United Kingdom, this process pertains to the education and training services industry category. The contract, valued at £88,000, was awarded using a direct procurement method without competition under light-touch regulations and concluded with the award stage now active. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2026 and ends on 31st August 2026. The procurement process aimed to secure educational placements for SEND and NEET students through a partnership with Engineered Learning Ltd and YMCA, focusing on Derby's UKF11 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on providing specialised education services, especially those not currently listed on existing dynamic purchasing systems like TD1941. By establishing partnerships with local councils and engaging in light-touch regulated contracts, SMEs such as Engineered Learning Ltd can leverage this opening to broaden their service offerings and enhance community impact. Businesses with expertise in supporting SEND and NEET students could position themselves favourably for similar contracts, particularly in regions requiring targeted educational interventions. This reflects a valuable chance for providers to expand their operations within the public sector education landscape.

## Notice

Contracting education placements for SEND and NEET students at Engineered Learning Ltd for the academic year 2025-26. Engineered Learning is not on the TD1941 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education Services for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. A joint contract arranged in partnership with YMCA to provide specialist education provision to NEET students for the academic year 2026/27.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074367-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,000 |

## 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 | ENGINEERED LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 15:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074367-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074367-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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