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PSR NEC DTI October 25

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Oct 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "PSR NEC DTI October 25," was conducted by Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in the United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the NEC Technical Consultancy within the services category, specifically involving project management consultancy services. Located in Sheffield, the process has reached the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 29th October 2025. The contract is set to start on 1st November 2025 and end on 31st December 2025, with a potential extension of 17 days. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the total contract value is £53,688.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those with expertise in NEC Housing modules. As the chosen supplier, GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED, an SME based in London, demonstrates that small to medium enterprises can successfully secure contracts through direct procurement processes. Businesses with capabilities in managing housing module configurations, resolving technical issues, and delivering project management services are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The concise contract timeline and potential extension highlight opportunities for short-term engagements, making it attractive for SMEs looking to expand their project portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSR NEC DTI October 25

Notice Description

requirement for an NEC Technical Consultant to provide the below deliverables: * Specialist in the configuration of NEC Housing modules (Allocations, Rents, Estates and Voids, Right to Buy), including technical configuration of elements such as Key Details * Lead on the resolution of bugs and issues across multiple NEC Housing modules.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069208-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,688 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 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
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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