---
title: "Commissioning of Consulting Professional Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684f0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# Commissioning of Consulting Professional Services

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684f0

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council, a public authority within the UK's sub-central government sector, is planning the procurement process for consulting professional services in the field of highways consultancy. The procurement, titled "Commissioning of Consulting Professional Services," is currently at the planning stage, with the contract period set to commence from 4th May 2026 to 3rd May 2028. The contracting opportunity, valued at £20 million, is categorised under services and will be implemented in the UK region designated as UKF1. Interested parties should note the future notice date for further communication slated for 1st May 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for professional service providers specialising in highways consultancy. Businesses with experience in large-scale consultancy projects may find this opportunity well-suited to their skills and capabilities. The procurement process intends to identify competent contractors ready to deliver expert consultancy services, making it ideal for firms aiming to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts. The potential to collaborate with a prominent public authority like Derbyshire County Council could significantly boost a business's market presence and establish valuable industry connections.

## Notice

Procurement to see a suitable contractor/ s for the commissioning of Consulting Professional Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035043-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 3 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 09:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035043-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035043-2026
  17th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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