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NEC Design Consultant

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 10:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed a public procurement process for the role of an NEC Design Consultant. The tender relates to the delivery of a consistent set of design documentation for the NEC Housing product. This procurement falls under the services category, with additional categories involving works. The process was carried out using a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach. The contract was awarded to Gravitas Recruitment Group Limited, a large supplier based in London. The contractual period began on 3rd March 2025 and concluded on 2nd June 2025, with the contract signed on 2nd March 2025. While the status is marked as complete, the main focus was on software programming and consultancy services, aligning with the regional categorization in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

This tender presents notable opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in software development and project management, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive design documentation. Companies with experience in similar projects, especially in the housing and construction sectors, would find such procurement processes advantageous for expanding their portfolios. The non-competitive, below-threshold method hints at opportunities for firms that offer specialised, value-driven services. Engaging in contracts with local authorities such as Sheffield City Council can bolster a firm's market presence and credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEC Design Consultant

Notice Description

To deliver a complete and consistent set of design documentation for the NEC Housing product.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029770-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,584 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
raisah.shazad@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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