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Lead Engagement Provider

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed a procurement process for a "Lead Engagement Provider" as part of Sheffield's UK City of Culture 2029 longlist bidding process. This procurement falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services and was carried out using a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure. The awarded contract, with a value of £30,000, was approved on 22nd May 2026 and will run from 26th May 2026 to 1st September 2026. The service is expected to be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This opportunity was particularly suitable for large-scale companies like Opus Independents Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Such tenders present excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services to expand their portfolio by engaging in high-profile cultural projects. Although the process did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, companies with strong business development capabilities, particularly those experienced in managing significant national or cultural projects, would have been well-positioned to compete in this award procedure.

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Notice Title

Lead Engagement Provider

Notice Description

Lead Engagement Provider to deliver as part of Sheffield's UK City of Culture 2029 longlist bidding process. The Engagement Lead will work alongside the Lead Bid Writer. Closed RFQ process followed and contract award approved by Authorised Officer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c874b335-74ce-4d54-b211-135d002c48f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1f3ee8-5e3a-4807-aa07-5244bb85cb65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 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

OPUS INDEPENDENTS

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