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29 Jul 2026 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

DERBY CITY COUNCIL recently concluded the award stage of a procurement process titled "ENQ1310 - 2026-27 Structures Programme Assistance," categorised under construction work (CPV 45000000). The contractor, AECOM LTD, was engaged through a direct award via a framework, with the contract valued at £25,000. The procurement aims to support the DCC Structures team with the delivery of their 2026/27 works programme in the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 25th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 26th March 2027. Despite being completed, this particular procurement reflects ongoing opportunities in the construction services category within the UK.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses operating or interested in the UK market, particularly those specialising in construction services. While this contract was not designed for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with capabilities in construction management and support services, like AECOM LTD, find value in such direct award opportunities. Businesses seeking to secure similar contracts should focus on frameworks and direct award procedures facilitated by local authorities, facilitating easy entry into substantial government-funded projects, allowing for stable revenue streams and market presence enhancement in the public sector.

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Notice Title

ENQ1310 - 2026-27 Structures Programme Assistance

Notice Description

This contract is to allow for support to support DCC Structures team with delivery of the 26/27 works programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b103a222-18f4-4ca5-a5e6-3da5fca387ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8aac380-13cb-4063-812c-69f0fea1e9e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via Framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
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)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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