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

What this is

Derby City Council is inviting applications for inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) supporting the placement of learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at independent and non-maintained schools or special pre- and post-16 organisations. Successful applicants gain a position on the DPS and, if successful in a Contract Opportunity Award process, deliver education services directly to the learner. The DPS operates in a series of application rounds; this edited notice sets the Round 29 deadline.

Key points

• DPS for education placements of children and young people with SEND at independent/non-maintained schools and special pre/post-16 organisations
• Round 29 application deadline 10:00am on 13/07/2026; the DPS runs in rounds
• Expressions of interest only via the e-tendering system at www.eastmidstenders.org, reference TD1941
• DPS initial term two years plus two possible 12-month extensions (latest end 31 Oct 2027); estimated value GBP 60,000,000

Who can bid

Open to independent and non-maintained schools and special pre/post-16 organisations able to place and educate learners with SEND. Successful applicants are awarded a position on the DPS and must succeed in a Contract Opportunity Award process to provide the service directly to a learner.

How to submit

Expressions of interest are only accepted through the e-tendering system at www.eastmidstenders.org; search for reference TD1941.

Clarifications

No separate clarification deadline or method is stated in the notice.

Contract period

The DPS operates for an initial period of two years, with two further potential annual extensions of 12 months (latest end date 31st October 2027), subject to the DPS Agreement, which includes a 'Termination on Notice' clause in favour of the Council. Duration or termination of the DPS does not affect Individual Placement Agreements made via the DPS.

Classification

CPV 80000000 — Education and training services EnglandDerbyEast Midlands