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title: "ENQ1336 - Consultancy Roles"
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buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# ENQ1336 - Consultancy Roles

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3967840-b456-4b4f-8757-891ebf64a5f8

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## Summary

Derby City Council has successfully completed the procurement process titled "ENQ1336 - Consultancy Roles" under the industry category of Human Resources Management Consultancy Services. The contract, valued at £94,656, is set to run from 20th July 2026 to 19th January 2027. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, this procurement involved a selective method via a call-off from the ESPO 3S_26 Strategic HR & Recruitment Services Framework. The contract was awarded to PENNA PLC, a large-scale company, and the award was made active on 19th July 2026. This procurement process is in the Award stage, with the award having been published on 29th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR consultancy services, particularly those with the capability to engage in framework agreements. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms could leverage such opportunities to substantially grow their footprint in the public sector services domain. The procurement of consultancy roles through this framework can enhance a firm's portfolio and provide a stable revenue stream, especially for organisations positioned to provide strategic HR and recruitment services effectively within the UK public sector.

## Notice

Appointment of an external consultant through ESPO 3S_26 Strategic HR & Recruitment Services Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052cad4d-69de-4a28-823c-b83c40e38f7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,656 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,656 |
| 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 | PENNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052cad4d-69de-4a28-823c-b83c40e38f7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052cad4d-69de-4a28-823c-b83c40e38f7e
  29th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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