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Job evaluation methodology

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2026 at 14:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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13 Feb 2026 at 14:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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13 Feb 2026 at 14:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated a public procurement process for a "Job Evaluation Methodology" service, aimed at grading senior posts within the council. Utilising the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6309 - Lot 3 Complex and Transformation, the council has appointed Korn Ferry (UK) Limited based in London as the supplier. The procurement falls under the services category and covers human resources management consultancy and evaluation consultancy. This direct procurement method was executed below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 13th February 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31st August 2026, with potential extensions if necessary. The procurement primarily impacts Bradford, United Kingdom, within the Northern England region (UKE41).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses proficient in human resources management and evaluation consultancy services. Korn Ferry (UK) Limited, a large-scale entity, was selected as the supplier, indicating a preference for well-established companies capable of handling complex and transformational projects within public and non-profit sector frameworks. Such contracts can stimulate business growth by providing access to frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services and opportunities in public sector consultancy. Businesses with experience in structuring and analysing organisational roles are well-suited to engage in similar public procurement processes, leveraging their expertise to offer tailored solutions that align with governmental grading requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Job evaluation methodology

Notice Description

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) required a provider of a recognised job evaluation process and methodology to assist with the work of grading the senior posts within the Council. CBMDC have used the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6309 - Lot 3 Complex and Transformation to appoint a supplier to provide services to *Review up to date structure charts, job descriptions and associated establishment data (current grade and base pay for each of the roles/positions identified). *Evaluate each of the roles/positions, review and moderate. *Review draft evaluation hierarchy with the Council's CE and HRD. *Finalise evaluations and Job Evaluation rationales. *Create appropriate grading structure and provide supplier's national public and not for profit sector market base pay data and review with the Council and key stakeholders. This will inform the development of the Council's final pay and grading structure for the senior management roles. The contract length and provider is as detailed in this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065412
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013495-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£42,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORN FERRY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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