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Policy Review

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 12:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Policy Review" for the strategic review of HR policies and procedures. The contract was awarded as part of a direct procurement method, under a 'below threshold - without competition' approach. The main procurement category is services, specifically within financial consultancy services. The process, which was initiated on 1st April 2026, is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and falls under the sub-central government public authority category. The contract, valued at £12,240, spans from 1st April 2026 to 1st July 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in HR consultancy and strategic review services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) similar to the awarded supplier, BARROW & PARKER LTD. Companies operating with expertise in financial consultancy services and looking to expand their client base with public sector clients may find such opportunities beneficial. Engaging in such contracts can bolster reputation and provide valuable experience for future public procurement engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Policy Review

Notice Description

To procure specialist support to conduct a strategic review of HR policies and procedures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067df0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031922-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Jul 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BARROW & PARKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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