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Consultant for commercial negotiations

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2026 at 10:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for consultancy services concerning complex multi-party commercial negotiations. The tender, titled "Consultant for commercial negotiations," falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services. It was conducted via a limited procurement method, specifically below-threshold competitive tendering, and is located within the Yorkshire and the Humber region (UKE) of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 13th January 2026 and is set to run from 14th January 2026 to 30th April 2026, with a possible extension of up to three months. The awarded supplier is IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIMITED, identified as a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME)

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in commercial negotiations to contribute to and influence significant multi-party negotiations by offering expertise in commercial rights allocation, revenue distribution, and risk assessment. Businesses involved in financial modelling, commercial evaluation, and those with expertise in producing commercial strategies and frameworks will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The contract, valued at £132,360 gross, presents a substantial business growth potential for firms experienced with public sector clients and those looking to expand their portfolio in public authority engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultant for commercial negotiations

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for consultancy support in respect of a complex multi party commercial negotiation. The support includes: * Developing commercial options and recommended approaches * Advise on commercial rights allocation, revenue, cost and risk * Produce commercial principles and deal framework * Financial modelling and commercial evaluation * Advise on insurance, indemnities and liabilities The following details the key deliverables: * Commercial options paper * Negotiation strategy and commercial principles * Commercial positions matrix * Briefing materials * Commercial review of draft heads of terms * Commercial review of draft agreement * Final commercial negotiation summary

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065388
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013262-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 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

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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