Tender

T26-010HCO Advice Services Support and Advice Quality Control Audit Services for DCSDC

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 10:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Derry City and Strabane District Council, invites tenders for the provision of Advice Services Support and Advice Quality Control Audit Services. Falling under the services category, this opportunity is primarily located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and it operates under an open competition, specified as below the threshold. Interested parties should note that the tender submissions are to be made electronically via EtendersNI by the deadline of 20th February 2026 at 12:00 PM. The awarded contract, scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, will run until 31st March 2029, providing the selected bidder ample time to deliver these essential services.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in industrial quality control, accounting, auditing, and fiscal services to expand their market presence and demonstrate their expertise in a competitive public sector environment. Businesses with experience in providing independent advice services or quality audits, especially those familiar with public sector requirements, would be well-suited to compete. With a total contract value of £58,068, this procurement could drive growth for companies looking to establish or enhance their service offerings within the public authority sector in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T26-010HCO Advice Services Support and Advice Quality Control Audit Services for DCSDC

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) Community Services Section (Health and Community Directorate) invites submission of competitive tenders to progress work in relation to Advice Services Support and provide all aspects of the Advice Quality Control Audit for the area. Derry City and Strabane District Council continues to lead the way in how it commissions and funds the Generalist Voluntary Sector for the delivery of Independent Advice Services. Derry City and Strabane District Council strives to ensure that residents within the Council area have access to free quality advice. Free independent advice is an essential element of Council's Advice Services Support Programme. Your submission must be submitted via EtendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060aa9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005136-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71731000 - Industrial quality control services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,068 Under £100K
Lots Value
£58,068 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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