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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Chesterfield Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of legal interim support services under the title "Interim Support Services" in the industry category of professional services, specifically "Services furnished by professional organisations." The contract was competitively tendered through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract having been awarded to Venn Group Ltd, commencing on 9th May 2026 and ending on 30th September 2026. Located in Chesterfield, England (postal code S401LP), the procurement process officially concluded on 13th April 2026 with the final details published on 9th June 2026. The total value of the contract is £35,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand within the professional services sector, especially in legal and support services. Businesses best positioned to benefit are those able to deliver professional interim support services adeptly within the framework agreement structures. Participating in such contracts offers businesses the chance to build robust partnerships with local government entities, enhance their service delivery portfolio and potentially secure future procurement opportunities within a similar scope.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Interim Support Services

Notice Description

provision of legal interim support services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4ae898c-e90a-4789-b0aa-dee06f1e94d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a8a3ca9-e42b-4abf-8cde-99223ce4cab6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 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
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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