DERBY CITY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of SEN Educational Placements via Dynamic Purchasing System TD1941 to Acorn Care and Education

Awarded 10 Mar 2025

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Awarded10 Mar 2025
Value£235,354.20
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 10mo2y 6mo term, 67% elapsed
Awarded 10 Mar 2025Expires 29 Aug 2027

Derby City Council awarded a contract to Acorn Care and Education for SEN educational placements through a call-off from Dynamic Purchasing System TD1941, valued at approximately £235,354.20.

The award was made in Q4 2024/25 but reported in Q1 2025/26 due to insufficient information for timely reporting.

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