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07 Jul 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council, situated in Matlock, England, has recently completed a procurement process for agency staff services relating to civil and highway activities under the title "PLACE1232H MHA PSP4 Agency Staff - General Civil and Highway Activities -26/27 - GL". The procurement falls under multiple industry categories including construction, architectural services, recruitment, management consultancy, and environmental management, and addresses the needs in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct award, resulting in a contract valued at £33,546.86. The procurement stage was in the award phase as of 7th July 2026, with the contract period spanning from 15th June 2026 to 30th September 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in professional staffing and consultancy services in the civil and highway sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to these opportunities, given the procurement's suitability flags favouring such enterprises. Large companies like Waterman Aspen, the awarded supplier, illustrate the potential for established organisations to benefit from similar government contracts. Businesses in the sectors of recruitment, civil engineering, environmental management, and professional consultancy are encouraged to explore similar procurement opportunities with local councils and government bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PLACE1232H MHA PSP4 Agency Staff - General Civil and Highway Activities -26/27 - GL

Notice Description

Senior Resilience Delivery Manager - Professional Staff & Secondments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ab65ce7-56ed-4465-afce-7ec60673e189
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/008d6779-83b5-4a4d-bc69-7bc7c5465f79
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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79600000 - Recruitment services

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,546 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,546 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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