Award

NEC Design Consultant

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed the award stage for the tender titled "NEC Design Consultant," which facilitates a comprehensive design documentation project for the NEC Housing product. The procurement falls under the recruitment services category, specifically using a direct award method via the G-Cloud RM1557.14 framework. The project, valued at £47,273, will be executed in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, from 25th August 2025 to 30th November 2025. The process, now in the award stage, concluded its tendering period on 22nd August 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for larger enterprises experienced in recruitment services, particularly those with a presence in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Businesses that can deliver high-quality design documentation services efficiently are well-suited for similar future opportunities. Given the utilisation of the G-Cloud framework, companies adept at engaging in direct award processes will find favourable conditions for growth in aligning with public sector needs. The awarding of the contract to Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd further underscores the importance of expertise in direct procurement methods within this market segment.

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Notice Title

NEC Design Consultant

Notice Description

The PSR project needs to deliver a complete and consistent set of design documentation for the NEC Housing product. Awarded via G-Cloud RM1557.14 framework 14 and as approved by SRO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2e67c20-89f1-459e-84b3-e273b12c135e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8526f202-034e-4654-a372-ca1b2a2324a2
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,273 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,273 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
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

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

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