Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c04-51db-7011-863f-1a4a99b87fdf/td1129-provision-of-consultancy-services-to-examine-the-creation-of-an-arms-len awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # TD1129-Provision of Consultancy services to examine the creation of an arm's length trading vehicle and multi academy trust [Derby City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 15 Jul 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Derby City Council is seeking to procure someone to work in partnership with the Local Authority and schools to examine the creation of a trading vehicle at arm's length to the council. This trading vehicle would be specifically based on providing services to schools and would need to be provide flexible and responsive to the needs of schools and which reflects the changing roles of schools and LAs. The services need to have the ability to trade freely across LA borders and share the same passion as schools to see the continued improvement in outcomes for all children and young people. Services need to be able to enter in to agreements with different Multi Academy Trusts both in Derby and outside of the city. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 14 July 2016 It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 15 July 2016. Select the ‘apply online’ link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system,. Additional information: Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 14 July 2016 It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 15 July 2016. Select the ‘apply online’ link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system,. Read full description ## CPV classification Development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/daf8fcec-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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