Award

PLACE1161H MHA PSP4 Agency Staff - General Civil and Highway Activities -26/27 - SL

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PLACE1161H MHA PSP4 Agency Staff - General Civil and Highway Activities -26/27 - SL" has been completed, with Derbyshire County Council as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the industry categories of construction work and various professional services including architectural and engineering services, recruitment, business consultancy, and environmental management. The contract, valued at £38,962, is focused on providing highways inspector services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, with the contract period spanning from 5th May 2026 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award, indicating a streamlined selection process without competitive tendering.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, civil engineering, and professional recruitment services, particularly those situated in or able to operate within the East Midlands. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider such opportunities, aligning with the suitability criteria of the tender that explicitly favoured SMEs. Although the direct award nature of this contract suggests it is now allocated, similar future opportunities may arise, providing SMEs with avenues for growth in public sector projects, thereby expanding their portfolio and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Title

PLACE1161H MHA PSP4 Agency Staff - General Civil and Highway Activities -26/27 - SL

Notice Description

Highways inspector - Professional Staff & Secondments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3807efb5-8467-4372-b7e4-7c9f3fbbe3fb
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
£38,962 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,962 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 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
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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
TLF East Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATCHTECH GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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