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PLACE869ER South Derbyshire Growth Zone - Property Support

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2025 at 07:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PLACE869ER South Derbyshire Growth Zone - Property Support" contract was managed by Derbyshire County Council, aiming to provide continued professional services related to land acquisition and a Compulsory Purchase Order in South Derbyshire. This award focuses on the legal advisory services classified under the CPV code 79111000 and falls under the services category. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement followed a direct award method, with the contract being awarded to Bruton Knowles LLP, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) supplier. The contracting process reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract period starting on 17th July 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026, and the award being published on 23rd July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those capable of handling land acquisition and strategic property support. Companies focusing on these areas, especially SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can operate within the framework of the ESPO Framework Reference 2700-22, are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The location and focus on South Derbyshire offer an excellent opportunity for regionally based businesses to expand their influence and take part in development projects that could foster further growth in the area.

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Notice Title

PLACE869ER South Derbyshire Growth Zone - Property Support

Notice Description

The contract will provide continued professional services in relation land acquisition and Compulsory Purchase Order for SDGZ over the period up to April 2026 from ESPO Framework Reference 2700-22 Estates Management Professional Services. Direct award to Bruton Knowles LLP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c718f2f-4957-4fb3-9b0d-cfa8f1b7858f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb4f430-fd7f-441a-ab3e-9bcb14097b1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

BRUTON KNOWLES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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