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title: "TD1205 - Provision of Due Diligence Services"
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# TD1205 - Provision of Due Diligence Services

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a47ec5e7-878d-4a72-95a4-253f13dff021

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## Summary

Derby City Council has successfully awarded the contract for the "Provision of Due Diligence Services" under a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, following a further competition exercise within the Crown Commercial Service Consultancy ONE Framework. The contract, valued at £300,000, spans from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2021, with options for extension. It aims to provide essential due diligence services for businesses seeking access to the Derby Enterprise Growth Fund and D2 Enterprise Growth Fund, primarily in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 13th March 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business development consultancy services. Companies equipped to perform due diligence, viability assessments, and risk evaluations will find this particularly relevant, especially those familiar with compliance related to State Aid. The scope of services includes producing reports and providing advice to ensure the responsible allocation of funding, thereby creating pathways for businesses to expand while contributing to local economic growth.

## Notice

Derby City Council (DCC) were running a further competition exercise under the Crown Commercial Service Consultancy ONE Framework RM1502, Lot 5.2 Audit-Other Assurance and Advice The contract is to undertake Due Diligence services primarily for companies accessing Derby Enterprise Growth Fund / D2 Enterprise Growth Fund but also available to Derby City Council more widely. Service will include undertaking Due Diligence exercise and provision of reports and advice on companies offered funding (grant/loan) prior to funding contracts being signed, reviewed or amended. Reports are required to provide external independent view on viability and risk as well as confirmation and validation of State Aid position to ensure all funding is State Aid compliant. Initial Contract Term 01/04/2017 - 31/03/2020 with option to extend for a further year. Maximum end date 31/03/2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065aa72b-1971-4c9d-938b-6cc6a8a401e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2017 at 12:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065aa72b-1971-4c9d-938b-6cc6a8a401e4
- 26 Apr 2017 at 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065aa72b-1971-4c9d-938b-6cc6a8a401e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065aa72b-1971-4c9d-938b-6cc6a8a401e4
  12th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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