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25 Jun 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed the award process for the procurement titled "W785b - A Public Realm and Transport Framework," part of the Station Quarter Regeneration Project. This procurement, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services, is valued at £27,478.50 and is set to improve public infrastructure in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the tender stage successfully concluded by 1st June 2026, and the contract period spanning from 9th June to 30th September 2026. The direct award was made to 5th Studio Ltd, a company known for its expertise in similar projects.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs within the consultancy services sector interested in public sector projects. Firms with experience in research and development, particularly those specialising in urban regeneration and public infrastructure, could gain invaluable experience and visibility from involvement in such frameworks. Companies could leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolios and build long-term relationships with public sector bodies. Ideal candidates would be SMEs capable of contributing to the transformation of urban spaces, aligning with the strategic objectives of local councils like Derby City Council.

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Notice Title

W785b - A Public Realm and Transport Framework

Notice Description

The Public Realm and Transport Framework supporting the Station Quarter Regeneration Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7479c60-ff2e-4d68-8790-ef40552f190f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d06c8b-4b90-4115-9e80-6b0c2442e5c9
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,478 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,478 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 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
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

5TH STUDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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