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title: "CETE017 Provision of External Consultancy Resource to Support Rural Development Programme Delivery"
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# CETE017 Provision of External Consultancy Resource to Support Rural Development Programme Delivery

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75eb04f0-41c7-4447-81d5-b830d4e0668d

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## Summary

The Derbyshire County Council is seeking external consultancy support through the tender titled "CETE017 Provision of External Consultancy Resource to Support Rural Development Programme Delivery." This contract, valued at £19,000, is aimed at aiding the Peak District LEADER Local Action Group in finalising the delivery of the Rural Development Programme for England for the period of 2015 to 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to close on 4th January 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 14th January 2019, running initially for six months until 30th June 2019, with potential for extension based on business needs. The consultancy services will be required to operate in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, making local knowledge advantageous.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy services related to rural development and agricultural policies. Businesses with expertise in Defra policies, the Rural Payments Agency procedures, and the specifics of the LEADER Programme will find this contract particularly pertinent. Engaging in this tender process can aid businesses in strengthening their foothold in the public sector consultancy market while contributing to significant rural development initiatives.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Councils requires the provision of external consultancy support to assist the Peak District LEADER Local Action Group in finalising delivery of the Rural Development Programme for England LEADER Programme 2015 to 2020. To successfully deliver the requirements of the contract the consultant will require a knowledge and understanding of: * Defra and the Rural Payments Agency - policy and procedures * Rural Development Programme for England: LEADER Programme including appraisal, contracting and monitoring requirements * PEAK Local Action Group - role and responsibilities The contract will operate initially for a period of 6 months to 30th June 2019 but may be extended subject to business need.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342b4125-033c-4742-a162-df1f9de20b14 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (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

- 14 Dec 2018 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342b4125-033c-4742-a162-df1f9de20b14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342b4125-033c-4742-a162-df1f9de20b14
  14th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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