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title: "PLACE661H Annual Future Highways Research Group (FHRG) & Value for Money (VFM) Benchmarking Club Membership"
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# PLACE661H Annual Future Highways Research Group (FHRG) & Value for Money (VFM) Benchmarking Club Membership

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b553438-f587-4aff-bcb6-6c01e14bcd91

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is inviting tenders for the annual renewal of membership to the Future Highways Research Group (FHRG) and the Value for Money (VFM) Benchmarking Club. This procurement, valued at £25,000, falls under the industry category of business services encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement is at the tender stage, with key dates including the tender publication date on 25th October 2024 and the tender period ending shortly thereafter at 10:00 AM on the same day. The contracting period will commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude on 31st October 2030, with services to be delivered in England. The procurement method is classified as "Other," indicating a potentially unique or specialised procurement approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, research, and benchmarking within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability requirements explicitly supporting these types of organisations. By securing this contract, businesses can leverage the opportunity to collaborate with a prominent local authority, expand their market presence, and contribute to significant public sector projects and research initiatives.

## Notice

Annual Future Highways Research Group (FHRG) & Value for Money (VFM) Benchmarking Club membership renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a62c6c-7942-4ce6-bd67-3c1e8f84b922 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a62c6c-7942-4ce6-bd67-3c1e8f84b922

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a62c6c-7942-4ce6-bd67-3c1e8f84b922
  25th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

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