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title: "CCS050 East Midlands Regional Collaboration Support"
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# CCS050 East Midlands Regional Collaboration Support

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cd585df-838a-4f4e-894b-b8db16e59a53

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has awarded the contract for the CCS050 East Midlands Regional Collaboration Support to the School Development Support Agency. This procurement falls under the miscellaneous business and business-related services category and covers the geographic region of England. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure, and the entire process transitioned through the planning and tender stages before reaching completion. The tender was published on 25th June 2024, with a closing date of 24th July 2024. The contract commenced on 2nd September 2024 and runs until 1st September 2027, with the award announced on 18th December 2024. The total contract value is £800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in collaboration support services within the public sector, particularly those focused on children’s services and sector-led improvements. The open procedure invites a broad range of businesses to participate, and SMEs are encouraged to engage as Derbyshire County Council has a history of working with smaller organisations. This contract supports regional collaboration among local authorities, providing a platform for innovative solutions and cooperative frameworks, making it an appealing opportunity for businesses aiming to showcase their expertise and gain substantial public sector experience.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council seeks to identify potential collaboration partners to support the East Midlands and Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT). All members in the East Midlands and NCT are committed to the principles behind sector-led improvement and have formed the East Midlands Regional Improvement and Innovation Alliance (RIIA). The RIIA aims to promote and facilitate improvement across all local authorities through a flexible offer of challenge and support and a coordinated collaboration programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c2de17-fd61-446b-88d9-8ad092450413 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2024 - 10 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c2de17-fd61-446b-88d9-8ad092450413
- 25 Jun 2024 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce02920-5b02-4c6e-8f9a-63cbb8d1f225

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c2de17-fd61-446b-88d9-8ad092450413
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce02920-5b02-4c6e-8f9a-63cbb8d1f225
  25th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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