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title: "CST244 - Finance Support for Smedley's Hydro Project"
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# CST244 - Finance Support for Smedley's Hydro Project

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bb1de0e-6a58-4c20-a75a-480f6443f8f8

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Derbyshire County Council as the buying organisation, seeking financial advisory services for the Smedley's Hydro Project. The contract, titled "CST244 - Finance Support for Smedley's Hydro Project," falls under the industry categories of accounting, auditing, fiscal services, and business management consultancy. The location for service delivery is England, United Kingdom. This tender has reached the award stage, with the contract being directly awarded to 31ten Consulting Limited. The financial agreement, valued at £120,000, commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2026. The method of procurement was a 'direct award', reflecting an expedited selection process.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in providing comprehensive financial advisory services. Although the contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, it highlights the demand for expertise in financial services within public sector projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in similar services may find future opportunities in related tenders or subsequent phases of this project, especially catering to the financial and consultancy needs of significant regional developments like those undertaken by Derbyshire County Council.

## Notice

Financial advisor to assist in the Smedley's Hydro Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b068499d-8dca-4626-9e48-4fe54c33dc78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | 31TEN CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b068499d-8dca-4626-9e48-4fe54c33dc78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b068499d-8dca-4626-9e48-4fe54c33dc78
  29th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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