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title: "ENQ1224 - Retail and Centres Study"
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# ENQ1224 - Retail and Centres Study

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a53ac7b7-8d41-42b0-93ff-125421c8f791

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## Summary

Derby City Council has completed the procurement process for a Retail and Centres Study aimed at informing the development of the Council's statutory Local Plan and strategic planning for the Derby Urban Area. Classified under the industry category of business services, with a CPV code of 79000000, this tender falls into the services procurement category. The process employed was a restricted three-quote method, with the tender period concluding on 15th January 2026 and the contract running from 16th February 2026 to 31st July 2026. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited, valued at £51,260.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy related to law, marketing, or strategic planning services. Although the contract was awarded to a large supplier, the project could have been of particular interest to companies with expertise in urban planning, strategic development, and policy consultancy. Engaging in such projects can enhance a business’s portfolio, expand its network within public sector contracts, and open avenues for further collaborations with local government bodies like Derby City Council.

## Notice

Retail and Centres Study to inform the development of the Council's statutory Local Plan and strategic planning for the Derby Urban Area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68d8067-7a5a-453e-b27d-44bec46c369c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted Three Quote Process |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,260 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,260 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON GROUP |

## 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

- 5 Feb 2026 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68d8067-7a5a-453e-b27d-44bec46c369c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68d8067-7a5a-453e-b27d-44bec46c369c
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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