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title: "EBCT 437 Further Competition conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 664_25 Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4b9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# EBCT 437 Further Competition conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 664_25 Consultancy Services

Buyer: EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d4b9

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## Summary

Erewash Borough Council has completed a public procurement process titled "EBCT 437 Further Competition conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 664_25 Consultancy Services." Operating within the public authority and sub-central government sector, this project seeks external consultancy services to develop the Pride in Place programme for the Cotmanhay neighbourhood in Ilkeston. The procurement was conducted directly, below the competitive threshold. The relevant contract, valued at £58,000, was awarded to FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010 LLP and became active on 16th July 2026, with an end date of 28th November 2026. This procurement is focused on business and management consultancy services, aimed at accessing funding for socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the UKF13 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in social infrastructure development and management consultancy services. The contract provides a platform for SMEs like FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010 LLP to engage in meaningful public sector projects aimed at revitalising communities. Companies with expertise in crafting investment plans and securing funding for community development initiatives would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The initiative encourages participation from organisations focusing on social betterment and economic upliftment through strategic consulting.

## Notice

Further Competition conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 664_25 Consultancy Services In March 2025 the Government launched the Pride in Place Programme to provide up to PS20m of funding over the next decade into areas that are 'doubly disadvantaged' by both the highest deprivation levels and weakest social infrastructure, focused on neighbourhoods of c.10,000 population. An Erewash neighbourhood, Cotmanhay, has been identified as one of these Neighbourhood and will start to receive funding in 2026. The Council is now seeking external support to produce the Pride in Place plan/investment plan and all necessary documentation that will enable it to access the funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071000-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 28 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ILKESTON |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE7 5RP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Erewash |
| Electoral ward | Little Hallam |
| Westminster constituency | Erewash |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 07:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071000-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071000-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.focus-consultants.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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