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Finance Advisory Services

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has concluded a public procurement process for Finance Advisory Services, aimed at bolstering senior management in financial matters. The process falls under the IT services category, including consulting and support, with a focus on the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. Sheffield City Council employed a limited procurement method, opting for an award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The procurement stage reached completion as of 29th April 2026, with the contract awarded to Gartner UK Ltd, a large-scale organisation, on the same date. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a total value of £216,900 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT services and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in finance advisory support. While the awarded supplier, Gartner UK Ltd, is a large enterprise, smaller businesses focused on IT consultancy, yet able to demonstrate competitive advantage and high-quality service delivery, may find opportunities in similar procurement processes. Companies looking to engage with local government projects in the Yorkshire and the Humber region or aiming to expand their market presence within the public sector may find similar opportunities propitious for growth and developmental expansion.

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Notice Title

Finance Advisory Services

Notice Description

The council has a requirement for specialist advisory services to aid senior management - specifically within Finance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6c81ead-4565-4877-99c0-2f501aaf67e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a136fac6-3233-4680-a0c3-3c46b96dae41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
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
£216,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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

GARTNER

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