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W717

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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08 Dec 2025 at 14:15

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has concluded a procurement process to award a contract for the provision of agency-supplied HGV Technicians. The procurement pertains to the services category and involves the maintenance of vehicles at the Council's workshop in Stores Road, Derby. Following the direct award procurement method, this process was justified due to an urgent need that arose from unforeseen circumstances, impacting the Council’s operational capabilities. This award is pending completion as of 8th December 2025, with the standstill period running from 9th to 18th December 2025. The contract is valued at £284,160, and extensions could allow it to continue until November 2026.

This contract presents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in supplying skilled HGV Technicians. The direct award approach underscores the urgency and significance of timely recruitment in maintaining frontline services, positioning firms that can swiftly mobilise qualified personnel as ideal candidates for future contracts. SMEs in the recruitment sector, such as those similar to VENATU CONSULTING LTD, are well-suited to leverage such opportunities to establish and expand ties with public authorities like Derby City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W717

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. The Council has been unable to meet its resourcing requirements for these roles through existing contractual arrangements. The appointed agency will be required to source and supply suitably qualified, experienced, and competent HGV Technicians to fulfil the Council's operational needs. The volume of placements required may vary over the duration of the contract, and the Council does not guarantee any minimum level of demand. In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, and specifically the requirements relating to the publication of a Contract Award Notice and the subsequent mandatory standstill period (as set out in Part 5 of the Act and the associated Procurement Regulations), the Council will observe an eight-working-day standstill period. This period will commence on 09/12/2025 and conclude on 18/12/2025. During this standstill period, suppliers will have the opportunity to raise any legal challenge in line with the remedies provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. Subject to no challenges being received within this period, the Council intends to enter into a contractual agreement with the nominated supplier.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080643-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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