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CST243 - Legal Support for Smedley's Hydro

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council, located in Matlock, has completed the procurement process titled "CST243 - Legal Support for Smedley's Hydro," which falls under the services category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The award stage was recently finalised, with the contract valued at £250,000 awarded to BROWNE JACOBSON LLP as of 11th September 2025. The procurement employed a direct award method, sparing the formal tender process. The contract, intended to support the council in selecting a development partner for Smedley's Hydro Provision, will run from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027. This procurement targets the region of England within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and consulting services, particularly those capable of assisting public sector clients. As the process was a direct award, it reflects a strategic selection that favours businesses with established reputations and proficiency in navigating public-private partnerships. Companies designated as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or those allied to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors would find this procurement particularly beneficial, as the council has expressed a preference for these entities in its suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract could foster growth through expanded networks and enhanced expertise in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CST243 - Legal Support for Smedley's Hydro

Notice Description

The Council requires external legal advice to support the Council in selecting a preferred development partner to deliver the Smedley's Hydro Provision

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02bdeea5-927d-41b0-9aa2-e067e75f7c56
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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
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

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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