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title: "W717 - Agency-supplied HGV Technicians"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f0db"
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published: "2026-03-06"
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# W717 - Agency-supplied HGV Technicians

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f0db

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## Summary

Derby City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of agency-supplied HGV Technicians, managed through a direct award method, due to immediate operational needs. The contract is set to operate within the Council's workshop at Stores Road, Derby, with a planned contract period from 19 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 and potential extensions until 30 November 2026. The procurement falls within the recruitment services industry category and addresses the specific loss of agency technicians, crucial for maintaining service delivery. An eight-day standstill period was observed from 9 December 2025 to 18 December 2025, as per the Procurement Act 2023, allowing for legal challenges before finalising the contract with the nominated supplier, VENATU CONSULTING LTD.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and agency services, particularly those capable of providing experienced HGV Technicians swiftly to meet operational demands. The immediate need for these services underscores a growing market for skilled labour supply, benefiting SMEs like VENATU CONSULTING LTD, which have established themselves in recruitment services. This contract highlights potential growth avenues for companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector supply chains and offers a framework for engagement with sub-central government entities facing similar staffing challenges.

## Notice

Derby City Council intends to award a contract for the provision of agency-supplied HGV Technicians to operate within the Council's workshop located at Stores Road, Derby.

### Procurement Information

Due to an unforeseen loss of our agency HGV Technicians, there is a need for the immediate provision of agency cover. This will enable vehicles to be maintained and allow for continued delivery of frontline services. The Council has been unable to meet its resourcing requirements for these roles through existing contractual arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020316-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £284,160 |
| Contracts value | £284,160 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | VENATU CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 11:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020316-2026
- 8 Dec 2025 at 14:15 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080643-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020316-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080643-2025
  8th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.venatu.co.uk
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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