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22 Jun 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Contract for Services - Process Servers," specifically aimed at providing process server services. This contract falls under the industry category of Business services, particularly in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender was initiated through a limited, below-threshold competition and has now reached the award stage, where the contract has been signed with Susan Ward & Daughter, a supplier based in Ilkeston, United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2030, depending on performance and mutual agreement. The total contract value amounts to £60,000, encompassing services to be delivered in the UKF1 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly for those specialising in legal or business services, to expand their business within the public sector. Companies with expertise in process serving or related operational services will find this contract a promising avenue to demonstrate their capability and establish long-term partnerships with local government bodies. The structured yet limited competition approach of the procurement suggests that businesses with a unique service offering and competitive edge may readily capitalise on such opportunities, fostering growth in a niche market segment.

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Notice Title

Contract for Services - Process Servers

Notice Description

Process server services for Derbyshire County Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058488-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY 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
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
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)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSAN WARD & DAUGHTER

Further Information

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