Award

NEC Technical Consultant July 25

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined is an award stage for the contract titled "NEC Technical Consultant July 25," organised by Sheffield City Council. This procurement falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services with specific emphasis on systems, technical, and project management consultancy. The contract, valued at £38,750 and using a direct award procurement method, covers the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 2nd August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2025. Key dates include the tender period's end on 20th July 2025, with the award officially dated 7th August 2025. Gravitas Recruitment Group is the supplier awarded this contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software programming and consultancy industry, particularly those with expertise in NEC technical consultancy. While Sheffield City Council opted for a direct procurement method, businesses of similar large scale as Gravitas Recruitment Group, capable of providing specialised consultancy services, would have been well-suited to compete. Such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio, increase their market presence and provide a gateway to future opportunities within public sector projects, particularly in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber.

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Notice Title

NEC Technical Consultant July 25

Notice Description

requirement for an NEC Technical Consultant to support the PSR programme. The award is approved , decision taken by the Officer with the delegated authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bca45896-92c6-4667-b5cb-a3e52e2693c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b5eb6d-fa85-4897-8d48-ea399d2d4dd3
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 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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