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ENQ1172 - City Centre Public Realm Strategy

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "ENQ1172 - City Centre Public Realm Strategy" and led by Derby City Council, focuses on developing design principles for key streets and spaces in the city centre. The project falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services and takes place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a competitive quotation below the threshold, indicating a limited process. The tender process is complete, with the award date noted as 25th July 2025, and the contract covering a period from 12th August 2025 to 28th February 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £99,000 GBP, prioritised green infrastructure, vibrancy, accessibility, and public safety enhancements, and was executed through Derby City Council.

This contract presents ample opportunities for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in urban design and planning with an emphasis on sustainable and safe urban spaces. Businesses equipped with innovative solutions for enhancing city aesthetics and infrastructure will find this project aligns well with their offerings. The tender's focus on public realm strategy development provides an opportunity for companies to showcase their expertise in creating vibrant and accessible urban environments, contributing to their business growth and portfolio expansion.

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Notice Title

ENQ1172 - City Centre Public Realm Strategy

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified consultancy to develop design principles for key streets and spaces within the city centre. Develop illustrative / concept plans for each area and show how principles could be interpreted. Key drivers for the design concepts are green infrastructure, activation to make spaces more vibrant and inviting , as well improved accessibility , enhancing aesthetics, prioritising public safety with the introduction of permanent HVM and active mobility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebea8f89-a9d6-4152-b0ed-cfdca4ed0647
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 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

PLANIT I.E.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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