Tender

Local Government Reorganisation Engagement Plan

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 May 2025 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Derbyshire County Council, invites bids for a "Local Government Reorganisation Engagement Plan." This tender targets the business services industry, specifically encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The Council, located in Matlock, United Kingdom, is seeking an external organisation to develop and deliver a comprehensive engagement strategy. The plan will include an independently hosted online survey, engagement events, and a multi-channel campaign. The procurement is currently active, with the tender process structured as an open competition. Businesses interested in this opportunity must submit their proposals by 19th May 2025, with an enquiry deadline set for 9th May 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, market research, and event management. The scope for business growth is apparent, given the need for a well-devised strategy to evaluate public sentiment towards local government reorganisation. Companies with expertise in stakeholder engagement, survey design, and multi-channel communication strategies will find this tender particularly aligned with their offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, given the project's inclusive suitability criteria. The expected contract period runs from 28th May to 31st August 2025, offering a robust timeline for implementation and delivery of solutions.

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Notice Title

Local Government Reorganisation Engagement Plan

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council is inviting an external organisation to quote for developing and delivering an engagement plan to gather stakeholders' views on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The results are required to demonstrate levels of local support and shape the Council's final submission by November 2025. The quote should detail an engagement plan including an independently hosted online survey, survey design, planning and delivery of engagement events, and a multi-channel campaign focused on three key areas (as set out in the Objectives below). Headline results and the full datasets should be presented within the specified timeline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019516-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

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

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