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CST244 - Finance Support for Smedley's Hydro Project

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Aug 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Derbyshire County Council as the buying organisation, seeking financial advisory services for the Smedley's Hydro Project. The contract, titled "CST244 - Finance Support for Smedley's Hydro Project," falls under the industry categories of accounting, auditing, fiscal services, and business management consultancy. The location for service delivery is England, United Kingdom. This tender has reached the award stage, with the contract being directly awarded to 31ten Consulting Limited. The financial agreement, valued at £120,000, commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2026. The method of procurement was a 'direct award', reflecting an expedited selection process.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in providing comprehensive financial advisory services. Although the contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, it highlights the demand for expertise in financial services within public sector projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in similar services may find future opportunities in related tenders or subsequent phases of this project, especially catering to the financial and consultancy needs of significant regional developments like those undertaken by Derbyshire County Council.

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Notice Title

CST244 - Finance Support for Smedley's Hydro Project

Notice Description

Financial advisor to assist in the Smedley's Hydro Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b068499d-8dca-4626-9e48-4fe54c33dc78
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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

31TEN CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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