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Provision of interim support services

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2026 at 10:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Chesterfield Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of interim communications support services. The procurement falls under the business and management consultancy and related services category, with the contract awarded to Venn Group Ltd. The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract has progressed to the award stage, with the award date noted as 10th June 2026. The contract's start date is set for 17th June 2026, with an end date slated for 30th June 2028, based in Chesterfield, England. The total contract value is £87,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in communications support. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the suitability criteria. The extended contract period provides ample time for businesses to showcase their expertise and foster long-term growth through sustained engagement with municipal entities like Chesterfield Borough Council. Expanding into public sector contracts could also enhance a business's profile and portfolio, opening doors to further opportunities in government procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of interim support services

Notice Description

Provision of interim communications support services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ad5fe59-d662-42ab-acee-6f44a7753360
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee0ea2f-25cf-461a-84e6-9cdfb875e537
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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