Lead Design Consultant - Clay Cross Town Deal

NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

North East Derbyshire District Council has initiated a tender process for the role of Lead Design Consultant as part of the Clay Cross Town Deal. This procurement falls under the services category and involves design consultancy services. The open competition process will allow tender submissions via electronic methods, with a budget of £66,666.67 specified for this under-threshold competition. The deadline for tender submissions is 20th July 2026, at 12:00 BST, with the enquiry period closing on 6th July 2026. The project will be based in the UK, specifically within the UKF1 region, with the contract period scheduled from 10th August 2026 to 9th August 2027.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for consultancies specialising in design services to engage in regional development projects and expand their portfolio. Businesses with a strong proficiency in delivering high-quality, competitively priced design solutions are well-positioned to compete effectively, especially those familiar with public sector projects. The council is prioritising an evaluation criterion that weighs price at 60% and quality at 40%, indicating a balanced focus on cost-efficiency and service excellence. Participating in such a contract can facilitate networking opportunities with sub-central government bodies and enhance reputation within public sector procurement networks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lead Design Consultant - Clay Cross Town Deal

Notice Description

North East Derbyshire District Council is issuing this Invitation To Tender in connection with the competitive procurement for the Lead Design Consultant - Clay Cross Town Deal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057891-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S42 6NG
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
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
North East Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Tupton
Westminster Constituency
North East Derbyshire

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