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EBCT 437 Further Competition conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 664_25 Consultancy Services

EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2026 at 07:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Erewash Borough Council has completed a public procurement process titled "EBCT 437 Further Competition conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 664_25 Consultancy Services." Operating within the public authority and sub-central government sector, this project seeks external consultancy services to develop the Pride in Place programme for the Cotmanhay neighbourhood in Ilkeston. The procurement was conducted directly, below the competitive threshold. The relevant contract, valued at £58,000, was awarded to FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010 LLP and became active on 16th July 2026, with an end date of 28th November 2026. This procurement is focused on business and management consultancy services, aimed at accessing funding for socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the UKF13 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in social infrastructure development and management consultancy services. The contract provides a platform for SMEs like FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010 LLP to engage in meaningful public sector projects aimed at revitalising communities. Companies with expertise in crafting investment plans and securing funding for community development initiatives would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The initiative encourages participation from organisations focusing on social betterment and economic upliftment through strategic consulting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EBCT 437 Further Competition conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 664_25 Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Further Competition conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 664_25 Consultancy Services In March 2025 the Government launched the Pride in Place Programme to provide up to PS20m of funding over the next decade into areas that are 'doubly disadvantaged' by both the highest deprivation levels and weakest social infrastructure, focused on neighbourhoods of c.10,000 population. An Erewash neighbourhood, Cotmanhay, has been identified as one of these Neighbourhood and will start to receive funding in 2026. The Council is now seeking external support to produce the Pride in Place plan/investment plan and all necessary documentation that will enable it to access the funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071000-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 28 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EREWASH BOROUGH 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
ILKESTON
Postcode
DE7 5RP
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
Erewash
Electoral Ward
Little Hallam
Westminster Constituency
Erewash

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010

Further Information

Notice Documents

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