--- title: "ENQ1304 - Derby Culture Strategic Review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4236452b-985e-495e-b81d-3d3485bbc53b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4236452b-985e-495e-b81d-3d3485bbc53b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4236452b-985e-495e-b81d-3d3485bbc53b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4236452b-985e-495e-b81d-3d3485bbc53b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-15" --- # ENQ1304 - Derby Culture Strategic Review Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4236452b-985e-495e-b81d-3d3485bbc53b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4236452b-985e-495e-b81d-3d3485bbc53b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4236452b-985e-495e-b81d-3d3485bbc53b.json) ## Summary Derby City Council is seeking to appoint a qualified consultant or consortium to carry out a strategic review of Derby's cultural infrastructure, governance, organisational arrangements, and investment model. The project, titled "ENQ1304 - Derby Culture Strategic Review," falls under the 'Research and development consultancy services' industry category. Conducted in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, the process is currently at the tender stage and follows an open procedure below the threshold. Suppliers must express interest and obtain necessary documentation by 11:00 on 30th June 2026, with the tender return deadline being 12:00 on the same day. The contract period is set to commence on 16th July 2026 and conclude on 26th February 2027, with an estimated contract value of £50,000. This tender offers substantial opportunities for SME consultancy firms with expertise in cultural and strategic assessments, providing potential for business growth through increased visibility and engagement in public sector projects. Given the nature of the contract, businesses with experience in the development of cultural strategies and frameworks, especially those that can offer innovative approaches to governance and investment, will be well-suited to compete. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for consultants aiming to strengthen their portfolio in the public sector domain, and it provides a platform for establishing long-term relationships with local authorities. ## Notice Derby City Council seeks to appoint a suitably experienced consultant or consortium to undertake a strategic review of Derby's cultural infrastructure, governance, organisational arrangements and investment model. The contract is estimated to commence on 16th July 2026 and expire on 26th February 2027. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11:00 on Tuesday 30th June 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Tuesday 30th June 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for ENQ1304 or DN818876. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11:00 on Tuesday 30th June 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Tuesday 30th June 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for ENQ1304 or DN818876. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8357fbd0-f87b-46a2-a1b2-f4b31f9199b1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2026 at 07:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8357fbd0-f87b-46a2-a1b2-f4b31f9199b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8357fbd0-f87b-46a2-a1b2-f4b31f9199b1 15th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ ## Notice URLs - https://www.derby.gov.uk/ - https://www.eastmidstenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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