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NEC Technical Consultant August

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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21 Aug 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, acting as the buyer, recently completed a procurement process titled "NEC Technical Consultant August," aimed at securing consultancy services to support the PSR programme. This direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition, falls under the services industry category, with additional work-related considerations. The awarded contract was executed on 19th August 2025 and spans from 23rd August 2025 to 31st October 2025, with a gross value of £25,296. The procurement took place in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and was tagged under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The award status remained active as of the latest update, with Gravitas Recruitment Group acting as the supplier.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly large-scale enterprises capable of delivering expert technical consulting support swiftly. Such contracts can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and establish robust commercial relationships with sub-central government bodies like Sheffield City Council. Businesses offering specialised consultancy services, especially those familiar with the specific demands of public service programmes, are well-suited to benefit from and win similar contracts in the future, allowing them to substantiate their presence in the public sector market effectively.

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Notice Title

NEC Technical Consultant August

Notice Description

Requirement for an NEC Technical Consultant to support the PSR programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050527-2025
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
£25,296 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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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