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ENQ1304 - Derby Culture Strategic Review

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 10:32

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Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 08:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council commissioned a strategic review of Derby’s cultural infrastructure. The work covers the governance of the cultural sector, organisational arrangements and the model used for cultural investment. It is a research and development consultancy service, requiring an experienced consultant or consortium to assess the current position and provide a strategic basis for future decisions. Delivery is in Derby and the wider East Midlands. The buying organisation is Derby City Council, based at the Council House in Derby. This is relevant to cultural strategy consultants, arts and culture specialists, public-sector governance advisers, organisational review teams and consortia combining these capabilities.

The procurement has been awarded following an open procedure below the threshold. Derby City Council published the opportunity on 15 June 2026, with returns due by 12:00 on 30 June 2026. The contract was awarded to Counterculture Partnership LLP on 13 July 2026 for £48,900, against an estimated procurement value of £50,000. The contract period runs from 16 July 2026 to 26 February 2027. The tender was classified as research and development consultancy services. The requirement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Counterculture Partnership LLP is the selected supplier and the award is active. The procurement was not divided into lots.

This award demonstrates a defined demand from Derby City Council for specialist cultural-sector strategy rather than general management consultancy. A credible future competitor would need experience reviewing cultural infrastructure, governance arrangements, organisational models and public investment approaches, with the ability to connect research findings to practical recommendations for a council. Relevant capability may sit with a specialist cultural consultancy, an arts-sector adviser, a governance and organisational review practice, or a consortium combining these disciplines. The requirement is explicitly suitable for SMEs, so smaller firms with a strong record in cultural strategy and public-sector advisory work can be credible competitors. Understanding Derby’s cultural ecosystem and the wider East Midlands context would strengthen a future response.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENQ1304 - Derby Culture Strategic Review

Notice Description

Derby City Council seeks to appoint a suitably experienced consultant or consortium to undertake a strategic review of Derby's cultural infrastructure, governance, organisational arrangements and investment model. The contract is estimated to commence on 16th July 2026 and expire on 26th February 2027. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11:00 on Tuesday 30th June 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Tuesday 30th June 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for ENQ1304 or DN818876. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11:00 on Tuesday 30th June 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Tuesday 30th June 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for ENQ1304 or DN818876. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4236452b-985e-495e-b81d-3d3485bbc53b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f78a6d84-05e3-4345-93f6-1cf2b0d2cb4b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
D
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

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