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For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Awarded to Engineered Learning Ltd, Forest Lodge Edu-Therapy Centre Ltd, Pony Partnerships CIC +2 more

DERBY CITY COUNCIL(buyer)

Published
Published 17 September 2026
Deadline
Closed 13 July 2026

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Overview

Derby City Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Following Round 29, places on the system have been awarded to Engineered Learning Ltd, Forest Lodge Edu-Therapy Centre Ltd, Pony Partnerships CIC, Thread of Life Limited, and TLC LIVE.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Procedure
Open procedure (above threshold)
Contract type
Dynamic purchasing system
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 September 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£0
Award date
13 September 2026
Contract period
30 September 2026 → 31 October 2027
Contract length
1 year 1 month
Winners
  • Engineered Learning Ltd
  • Forest Lodge Edu-Therapy Centre Ltd
  • Pony Partnerships CIC
  • TLC LIVE
  • Thread of Life Limited

This contract ends on 31 October 2027.

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Market context

Typical award in Education and training services

£56,250

Median of 7,125 awards in the last 24 months

DERBY CITY COUNCIL in the last 12 months

155

contracts awarded, worth £24,053,845 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Award Update

    6 November 2026

  2. Contract Award Notice

    17 September 2026

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