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Archaeological Services

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

Chesterfield Borough Council has completed a procurement process for archaeological services focusing on attendance and recording during groundworks at Rykneld Square. The process, completed on May 22, 2026, was conducted under a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold nature. The contract commenced on August 11, 2025, and is set to potentially extend until August 14, 2026, should findings warrant it. The contract was awarded to the University of Leicester - Archaeological Services and encompasses service delivery across multiple regions of the United Kingdom, including UKC through UKK.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for large-scale enterprises particularly those specialising in archaeological and heritage preservation services. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive archaeological services during construction undertakings, and those keen on strengthening partnerships with public authorities, stand to benefit. As a sector of growth, it could provide businesses with a platform to showcase expertise while contributing to the preservation of historical sites, thus enhancing business credentials and portfolios.

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Notice Title

Archaeological Services

Notice Description

Attendance and Recording during Groundworks at Rykneld Square.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a084
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047612-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 202510 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 15 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER - ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES

Further Information

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