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02 Jul 2026 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement process titled "CCS083 Provision of Venue Hire for Music Partnership School Performances." This tender focused on securing a venue and related support services for the Derby and Derbyshire Music Partnership's concerts. Situated in Matlock, Derbyshire County Council acted as the buyer, while Derby City Council, located in Derby, served as the supplier. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold, and without competition. The contract, valued at approximately £36,893, was awarded on 15 June 2026, with the service period spanning from 17 to 18 June 2026. This procurement falls within the services category, related to event services.

This tender signifies substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in venue hire and event management, particularly those adept in supporting educational and cultural events, such as school concerts. While the procurement process has been completed, similar future contracts could benefit businesses that provide facilities and logistics for large-scale, public educational performances. Firms with the capability to deliver comprehensive event services and those equipped for educational collaborations would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with local authorities like Derbyshire County Council can pave the way for establishing long-term contracts and partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

CCS083 Provision of Venue Hire for Music Partnership School Performances

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a Provider for the provision of a suitable venue and associated support services to facilitate the delivery of the Derby and Derbyshire Music Partnership concerts for pupils participating in instrumental learning programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062432-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,893 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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