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Housing Digital Workstream Consultants

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 08:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract under the title "Housing Digital Workstream Consultants" within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement process is categorised as a direct award and was completed on 29th July 2026. The contract covers the region of Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom, with a contract period beginning on 22nd July 2026 and ending on 21st April 2027. With a total contract value of £29,313 GBP, the procurement process aligns with the Housing Digital Workstream, specifically supporting the NEC Continuous Improvement project.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses associated with IT consultancy and digital workstream service provision. Sheffield City Council's emphasis on NEC Housing consultancy services means companies with expertise in this niche area stand to benefit. The contract has already been awarded to Gravitas Recruitment Group Limited, a large-scale company, highlighting the potential for growth and expansion for similar well-established businesses operating within Yorkshire and the Humber. Though SMEs and VCSEs were not prioritised for this tender, industry players looking to collaborate or provide ancillary services could explore potential partnerships or future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Digital Workstream Consultants

Notice Description

Are seeking to procure specialist NEC Housing consultancy services to support the Housing Digital Workstream, specifically the NEC Continuous Improvement project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae277f61-bec4-4c82-85be-a65232c488c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,313 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,313 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 21 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

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