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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the City of Doncaster Council involves the monitoring and evaluation of GDM under the business and management consultancy services category. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, this tender was issued as a direct award to Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. With the procurement stage at the 'Award' phase, the contract commenced on 4th May 2026 and will conclude on 31st May 2028. The procurement utilised a direct method, without SME or VCSE engagement considerations, and was completed as of the award notice published on 18th June 2026. The contract is valued at £310,520.25.

This tender provides businesses with the opportunity to engage in public sector consultancy work, expanding their portfolio in the government advisory sector. Organisations with expertise in business and management consultancy, particularly those experienced in collaborative program evaluation, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Large consultancy firms that can operate flexibly and adapt to evolving program requirements are particularly poised to capitalise on such opportunities, thereby enhancing their standing and reach within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GDM monitoring and evaluation

Notice Description

to evaluate GDM that includes the services/methods listed below. CFE will work flexibly, collaboratively and in consultation with Doncaster Council to respond to the evolving requirements of the programme and agree how time should be deployed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-834fef2d-817a-45eb-aea5-ece077372aba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4497f848-079b-4176-9e51-99ab04b49d37
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

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£310,520 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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