Tender

Cultural Survey

THE DERBYSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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12 Jun 2025 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking a provider for a Cultural Survey through an open procurement process, in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. This tender falls under the industry category of survey services, with specific classifications for customer and satisfaction surveys. Located in Ripley, United Kingdom, the organisation aims to establish a contract with a value of £40,000 GBP. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 6th July 2025, and the enquiry period closing on 27th June 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2025 and run until 31st July 2027, with potential extensions of two additional 12-month periods.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in survey services, particularly those focusing on customer satisfaction and cultural assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability for these groups. The tender's open competition method provides a broad chance for diverse businesses to foster growth by engaging with a reputable public authority while enhancing their service portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cultural Survey

Notice Description

The Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Authority (DFRA) wishes to establish a single Provider Contract for the provision of a Cultural Survey. The Customer is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Regulations"). This Contract is being procured under the Open procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05478d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032954-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

79311000 - Survey services

79342310 - Customer survey services

79342311 - Customer satisfaction survey

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DERBYSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Emily Whysall
Contact Email
ewhysall@derbys-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1773513701

Buyer Location

Locality
RIPLEY
Postcode
DE5 3RS
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Amber Valley
Electoral Ward
Ripley
Westminster Constituency
Amber Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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