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W717 - Agency-supplied HGV Technicians

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 11:52

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08 Dec 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of agency-supplied HGV Technicians, managed through a direct award method, due to immediate operational needs. The contract is set to operate within the Council's workshop at Stores Road, Derby, with a planned contract period from 19 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 and potential extensions until 30 November 2026. The procurement falls within the recruitment services industry category and addresses the specific loss of agency technicians, crucial for maintaining service delivery. An eight-day standstill period was observed from 9 December 2025 to 18 December 2025, as per the Procurement Act 2023, allowing for legal challenges before finalising the contract with the nominated supplier, VENATU CONSULTING LTD.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and agency services, particularly those capable of providing experienced HGV Technicians swiftly to meet operational demands. The immediate need for these services underscores a growing market for skilled labour supply, benefiting SMEs like VENATU CONSULTING LTD, which have established themselves in recruitment services. This contract highlights potential growth avenues for companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector supply chains and offers a framework for engagement with sub-central government entities facing similar staffing challenges.

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Notice Title

W717 - Agency-supplied HGV Technicians

Notice Description

Derby City Council intends to award a contract for the provision of agency-supplied HGV Technicians to operate within the Council's workshop located at Stores Road, Derby.

Procurement Information

Due to an unforeseen loss of our agency HGV Technicians, there is a need for the immediate provision of agency cover. This will enable vehicles to be maintained and allow for continued delivery of frontline services. The Council has been unable to meet its resourcing requirements for these roles through existing contractual arrangements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020316-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£284,160 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£284,160 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENATU CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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