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NEC Consultant November 2025

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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08 Dec 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed a procurement process titled "NEC Consultant November 2025," focusing on technical consultancy services within the services and works categories. The procurement, based in the United Kingdom, was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. Sheffield City Council, located at the Town Hall on Pinstone Street, Sheffield, has awarded the contract to Gravitas Recruitment Limited. The award recognises this supplier as the chosen entity to deliver services within the project timeframe, which spans from 1st December to 23rd December 2025.

This contracting opportunity, although completed, highlights the demand for specialised consultancy services, particularly those within the NEC framework. Businesses operating within the technical consultancy and analysis domain, especially small to medium enterprises like Gravitas Recruitment Limited, exhibit potential for growth by aligning their capabilities to such public sector needs. This contract serves as a case study for similar business entities aiming to expand their influence within governmental procurement processes by offering niche, expertise-driven services.

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Notice Title

NEC Consultant November 2025

Notice Description

Requirement for a NEC consultant

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080686-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,285 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 30 days
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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