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25 Jun 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "W785b - A Public Realm and Transport Framework," which is part of the Station Quarter Regeneration Project. The procurement process, identified by the ID 059853-2026, involved a direct method below the threshold without competition, and the industry category is services, specifically research and development consultancy services. The location for this contract is Derby, UK, and the stage of this procurement is complete, with the contract period spanning from 9th June 2026 to 30th September 2026. The contracting authority is a public authority under sub-central government, and key details, including contact information, can be accessed through the Council's official website.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the consultancy domain of research and development. The successful bidder, 5TH STUDIO LTD, an SME based in Cambridge, exemplifies the growth potential this contract represents for businesses with expertise in public realm projects. Such frameworks can facilitate long-term business growth by enhancing visibility and establishing credibility in the public sector sphere, making it an attractive opportunity for similar firms aiming to expand their portfolio and engage with large-scale regeneration projects.

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Notice Title

W785b - A Public Realm and Transport Framework

Notice Description

The Public Realm and Transport Framework supporting the Station Quarter Regeneration Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059853-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,478 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY 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
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

5TH STUDIO

Further Information

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