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PLACE1162H MHA PSP4 Agency Staff - General Civil and Highway Activities -26/27 - PS

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

This contract, titled "PLACE1162H MHA PSP4 Agency Staff - General Civil and Highway Activities - 26/27 - PS," was initiated by Derbyshire County Council, located in Matlock, England. The procurement falls under the construction work industry category, with additional classifications including architectural and environmental management services. The geographic focus is the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 29th April 2026, and the contract is active from 5th May 2026 to 30th September 2026. This was a direct award, with a contract value of £38,962, tailored for professional staff and secondments within the general civil and highway activities sector.

This tender creates significant opportunities for service providers specialising in construction, engineering, recruitment, and consultancy services aimed at highways inspection and professional staffing. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract due to its scope and suitability criteria. The awarded supplier, Matchtech Group (UK) Ltd, highlights the importance of expertise in large-scale construction and management services. Potential suppliers can look to this award as a benchmark for the skills and capabilities required to secure similar contracts and expand their business in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

PLACE1162H MHA PSP4 Agency Staff - General Civil and Highway Activities -26/27 - PS

Notice Description

Highways inspector - Professional Staff & Secondments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ecb600-4429-4d4e-b4bf-4605860e0c10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79600000 - Recruitment services

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,962 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,962 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
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)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATCHTECH GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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