Award

HEYCA Job Evaluation Methodology

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 07:59

Award

30 Jul 2025 at 08:37

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Kingston Upon Hull City Council pertains to the "HEYCA Job Evaluation Methodology" contract aimed at providing job evaluation consultancy for the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority. This contract, categorised under business and management consultancy services, is located in Hull, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has now reached completion, with the contract awarded to Heads Together Consulting Ltd on 4th September 2025. The contract, initiated on 1st August 2025, is set to last for six months with potential for a six-month extension. The procurement method employed was an open, below-threshold competition, with the contract valued at approximately £20,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in human resources and management consultancy to engage with public authorities. By supplying expert evaluation methodologies, businesses can position themselves as key partners in public sector projects, promoting growth and visibility. This contract is especially suitable for firms like Heads Together Consulting Ltd, which has already been awarded, due to its scale and expertise in the sector, showcasing the potential for similar SMEs to successfully compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

HEYCA Job Evaluation Methodology

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) on behalf of Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a contract to provide Job Evaluation Methodology services for assessment and grading of proposed roles using a recognised and established method. The contract start date is anticipated to 1st August 2025 and to be for a period initially of 6 months with the potential for a 6 month extension. The value of the contract is not expected to exceed PS20,000.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: 6 months - based upon satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055920
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053751-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£58,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
£6,137 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£6,137 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

HULL CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Richard Gregory
Contact Email
procurementteam@hullcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1482 613256

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 1AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEADS TOGETHER CONSULTING

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