PLACE1154ER South Derbyshire Growth Zone Business Case Support

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jun 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed a procurement process involving the development of a Business Case for the South Derbyshire Growth Zone (SDGZ). This contract, identified by title "PLACE1154ER South Derbyshire Growth Zone Business Case Support", falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with the procurement taking place in England, United Kingdom. The contracting process concluded at the award stage on 22 June 2026, following a direct award method using the ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services framework. The awarded contract, valued at £400,000, was given to SYSTRA Ltd and spans the period from 19 June 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in business and management consultancy services. The involvement in crafting a comprehensive business case for regional growth infrastructure opens avenues for professional expansion and showcases expertise in delivering significant economic dimensions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from engaging with similar opportunities, as the project's structure appears SME-friendly though not specifically tailored to voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). The strategic focus on the South Derbyshire Growth Zone underscores the potential for firms eager to contribute to substantial regional development projects.

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Notice Title

PLACE1154ER South Derbyshire Growth Zone Business Case Support

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council are developing a Business Case for the infrastructure associated with the South Derby Growth Zone (SDGZ). the contract will deliver the Economic Dimension for the Full Business Case utilising a direct award from the ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4030a799-a11b-4603-b244-d336f86ab4ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17204428-575f-42e8-bc8c-1d15ed20696d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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