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title: "CCP100 Secretariat Services for the f40 Group"
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# CCP100 Secretariat Services for the f40 Group

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bd56699-1c38-4ad2-b2d8-ed1babd0a000

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council, representing the f40 Group, is tendering for Secretariat Services to support their activities in advocating for changes in education funding. This procurement falls under the services category "Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations" and covers national operations within the United Kingdom. The procurement process, utilizing an open procedure, has now reached the award stage, with DTW Communications & Marketing Ltd being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £335,008, will commence on the 15th of November 2024 and conclude on the 14th of November 2026. The tender was initially published on the 22nd of September 2023, with the submission deadline having been the 1st of November 2023.

This contract presents a strategic opportunity for service providers within the business, professional, and specialist organisations sector to partner with a key public entity and support a crucial advocacy initiative. The services required include strategy and campaign planning, media relations, social media and content creation, event management, and general administrative tasks, which are ideal for businesses proficient in these areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, providing an avenue for growth and expanded collaboration within the public sector. By securing this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolio and visibility in national-level projects.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council, on behalf of the f40 Group, is out to tender for Secretariat Services for the group - working to raise issues around education funding and to campaign for change at a national level. The f40 Secretariat supports the f40 Group with strategy and campaign planning, media relations, social media and content creation as well as event management and general administrative tasks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978b6bfb-a844-4997-b468-1121d5e9d092 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2024 - 14 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £336,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £335,008 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DTW COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978b6bfb-a844-4997-b468-1121d5e9d092
- 19 Oct 2023 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c937e29-9d46-47cc-b044-f4dbd0425580
- 22 Sep 2023 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff1dd2d9-c110-487b-b99a-310ae23988df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978b6bfb-a844-4997-b468-1121d5e9d092
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c937e29-9d46-47cc-b044-f4dbd0425580
  19th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff1dd2d9-c110-487b-b99a-310ae23988df
  22nd September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ed235865-5859-ee11-8124-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
  Link to e-tendering portal
- https://www.f40.org.uk/
  f40 Group Website

## Notice URLs

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

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