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Northern Local Centres Development

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Northern Local Centres Development, led by the City of Doncaster Council, has concluded with an award stage. The City of Doncaster Council, located at Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, has completed the tender for development consultancy services focused on economic business case development and Appraisal Specific Report. With a procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition," the awarded contract began on 6 February 2026 and is scheduled to end on 30 April 2026. The work will occur within the United Kingdom, particularly the UKE31 region, with a total contract value of £45,376.50. This procurement falls under the services category and complements the council's strategy for local economic development.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in development services to engage with local governmental structures. ATKINSREALIS PPS LIMITED, a large enterprise based in Surrey, has been awarded as the supplier, exemplifying how firms with expertise in development consultancy can thrive in public sector projects. Companies with similar capabilities can find growth opportunities by providing tailored consulting solutions in the areas of economic case analysis and report appraisals. Such projects underscore the potential for businesses to expand their presence within the public sector and contribute to regional development initiatives. Firms looking to enter or expand in this market should focus on leveraging their expertise in advisory services and strategic counsel to optimise public value and ROI for councils such as Doncaster.

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Notice Title

Northern Local Centres Development

Notice Description

Development of the economic case for business case development alongside Appraisal Specific Report

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06631f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019953-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,813 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSREALIS PPS

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