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    ContractsStrategic Review of Derby's Cultural Infrastructure and Governance
    Awarded contract

    Strategic Review of Derby's Cultural Infrastructure and Governance

    Awarded
    £50k
    Published 30 Jul 2026

    Derby City Council invites experienced consultants to undertake a strategic review of the city's cultural infrastructure, governance, and investment model, with applications due 30 June 2026.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 30 Jul 2026· 4 weeks agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £50k
    Published 30 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £50,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      30 Jun 2026
      1 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CP
      Counterculture Partnership LLP
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 weeks ago.

    30 Jul 2026Today30 Jun 2026

    Brief

    Derby City Council is seeking an experienced consultant or consortium to conduct a comprehensive strategic review of Derby's cultural infrastructure, governance structures, organisational arrangements, and investment model. This engagement will help the council understand and optimise its cultural services and strategic direction. The contract runs from 16 July 2026 to 26 February 2027. Interested suppliers must express interest and obtain tender documents by 11:00 on Tuesday 30 June 2026, with bids due by 12:00 on the same day. All documentation and submissions must be made through the e-tendering system at www.eastmidstenders.org (search for ENQ1304 or DN818876). Early registration is recommended to allow adequate time for bid preparation.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, DERBY CITY COUNCIL has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Counterculture Partnership LLP1× · 25%
    2. AVISON YOUNG UK LTD1× · 25%
    3. 5TH STUDIO LTD1× · 25%
    4. TIBBALDS PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN LIMITED1× · 25%

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, WSP UK LIMITED, TUV SUD LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    f78a6d84-05e3-4345-93f6-1cf2b0d2cb4b-908926
    DC
    Buyer
    DERBY CITY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Research & Innovation