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title: "ENQ1304 - Derby Culture Strategic Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b48c"
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# ENQ1304 - Derby Culture Strategic Review

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b48c

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## Summary

Derby City Council has initiated a procurement process titled "ENQ1304 - Derby Culture Strategic Review", aimed at appointing an experienced consultant or consortium to conduct a strategic review of Derby's cultural infrastructure, governance, organisational arrangements, and investment model. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically research and development services and related consultancy. This open competition method invites suppliers to express interest by 11:00 on 30th June 2026, with bids due by 12:00 the same day. The contract is scheduled to start on 16th July 2026 and conclude on 26th February 2027. The opportunity is relevant to businesses located in the UK region of UKF11. Interested parties must use the e-tendering system at www.eastmidstenders.org to partake in this procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy services, especially those focusing on cultural and organisational development. Firms capable of delivering strategic insights into cultural infrastructure and governance will find this contract lucrative, valued at up to £60,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited given the tender’s below-threshold classification, which promotes wider competition. By participating, businesses can gain exposure in the public sector and contribute to the strategic cultural evolution of Derby, fostering potential long-term partnerships and enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

Derby City Council seeks to appoint a suitably experienced consultant or consortium to undertake a strategic review of Derby's cultural infrastructure, governance, organisational arrangements and investment model. The contract is estimated to commence on 16th July 2026 and expire on 26th February 2027. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11:00 on Tuesday 30th June 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Tuesday 30th June 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for ENQ1304 or DN818876. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055969-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLF11 Derby |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 07:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055969-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055969-2026
  15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  For documents please search for ENQ1304 or DN818876.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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