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title: "CST206 Cost Out Review"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-23"
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# CST206 Cost Out Review

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73ba17d6-8325-40d7-9dd1-230e516f8edc

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## Summary

The Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "CST206 Cost Out Review" under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy (CPV code 79400000). The project aims to conduct a ten-week cost-out review to identify new or enhanced opportunities to reduce costs within the council's operating model. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to PriceWaterhouseCooper on 23rd December 2024. The contract period is set from 6th January 2025 to 14th March 2025, and the contract value is 210,000 GBP, focusing on services within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. Key contact for the buying organization is Stuart Etchells (stuart.etchells@derbyshire.gov.uk, +44 1629538204).

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in management consultancy services to showcase their expertise in cost-saving strategies. Ideal candidates for similar future tenders include SMEs with a robust background in consultancy and cost reduction processes. The focus on enhancing operational efficiency presents rewarding avenues for business growth while supporting local government initiatives to manage public funds more effectively. Smaller businesses, particularly those with innovative cost optimisation solutions, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders, providing significant value and insights to large government bodies like Derbyshire County Council.

## Notice

10 week 'cost out' review, to help the Council to identify new or enhanced ('stretch') opportunities to reduce costs, in the Councils operating model

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0baa246-91b6-41e0-9470-13a578509dbe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 14 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0baa246-91b6-41e0-9470-13a578509dbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0baa246-91b6-41e0-9470-13a578509dbe
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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