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Job Evaluation, Role Review Programme Consultancy Service

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2026 at 12:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for a "Job Evaluation, Role Review Programme Consultancy Service" as part of its human resources management consultancy services. The council aims to implement a robust job evaluation process and provide legal support to defend current and future claims. The contract, valued at £2,632,000 GBP, was awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP on 2nd July 2026, with the award notice issued on 8th July. This direct award procurement falls under the services category with the contract set to commence on 3rd July 2026 and conclude on 2nd April 2028. Although the procurement method was direct award, the contract is not specifically tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), as it targets larger scale capabilities.

The awarded contract offers significant opportunities for large consultancy firms specialising in human resources management. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to deliver effective job evaluation and legal services, potentially bolstering their portfolio and reputation with public sector clients. The contract involves delivery across various regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, providing substantial scope for geographical expansion and network building within these areas. Firms with the capability to navigate the legal complexities and deliver comprehensive consultancy services are well-positioned to benefit from engaging in such large-scale public-sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Job Evaluation, Role Review Programme Consultancy Service

Notice Description

The Council wishes is to engage with a 3rd party to help deliver a successful and robust job evaluation process which will mitigate substantially any future risk. They will also work with us to provide legal support to defend current claims and any claims which arise during the implementation of this. The contract was awarded on 2nd July 2026 by the officer with the delegated authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16bc4aca-9e82-46d0-b068-46a1bfdb5d4d
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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,632,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,632,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Apr 2028 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

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