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        "description": "This is a Prior Information Notice where the tender documentation is not yet available. However, interest in this opportunity (Expressions of interest) can still be registered (see below on details of how to complete). South Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) is a local authority with circa 380 employees and annual contractual spend of approx. PS10 million. Responsibility for procurement and contract activity related to the provision of services for the authority is devolved out to individual directorates and departments. The departments and officers are supported by an external contractor who provide strategic and regulatory advice, a procurement portal, and day to operational support for contract and competition activities. The current contract for procurement support services expires on 30th September 2024 and SDDC are intending to re-procure this contract for a period up to 5 years. SDDC is also working closely with North West Leicestershire District Council, (NWLDC) to align procurement best practice, processes and procedures. NWLDC is our close neighbour with circa 530 employees and an annual contractual spend of PS18 million. Both SDDC and NWLDC are wanting to engage an external procurement service for the provision of operational and strategic procurement support, as well as engage permanent internal procurement resources to compliment the service provision. It should be noted that SDDC will be looking for the service commencement at 1st October 2024 whilst NWLDC are yet to decide their preferred contract start date. To express an interest and to read more details about this opportunity: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity \"Procurement Support Services\" via \"View Opportunities\" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); d) Express an interest. If you would like further information, please contact Kathy Mardon, Procurement and Contracts Lead, SDDC, kathy.mardon@southderbyshire.gov.uk Or Alex Branson, NWLDC, alex.branson@nwleicestershire.gov.uk",
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