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ENQ1336 - Consultancy Roles

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 11:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has successfully completed the procurement process titled "ENQ1336 - Consultancy Roles" under the industry category of Human Resources Management Consultancy Services. The contract, valued at £94,656, is set to run from 20th July 2026 to 19th January 2027. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, this procurement involved a selective method via a call-off from the ESPO 3S_26 Strategic HR & Recruitment Services Framework. The contract was awarded to PENNA PLC, a large-scale company, and the award was made active on 19th July 2026. This procurement process is in the Award stage, with the award having been published on 29th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR consultancy services, particularly those with the capability to engage in framework agreements. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms could leverage such opportunities to substantially grow their footprint in the public sector services domain. The procurement of consultancy roles through this framework can enhance a firm's portfolio and provide a stable revenue stream, especially for organisations positioned to provide strategic HR and recruitment services effectively within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENQ1336 - Consultancy Roles

Notice Description

Appointment of an external consultant through ESPO 3S_26 Strategic HR & Recruitment Services Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3967840-b456-4b4f-8757-891ebf64a5f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052cad4d-69de-4a28-823c-b83c40e38f7e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,656 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
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

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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