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HR Strategic Analysis

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Borough Council, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has concluded a procurement process for the provision of HR Strategic Analysis services aimed at developing people management practices. This contract is under the category of human resources management consultancy services and falls within the services industry. The procurement process was initiated with a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition, resulting in an award to SMM OD Consulting, based in Huddersfield. The contract was signed on 17th April 2026 and is active from 20th April 2026 to 19th April 2028, with a gross value of £187,200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR consulting, particularly those with experience in strategic analysis and the development of management practices. As the procurement method bypassed competition, suitable businesses might explore similar opportunities by maintaining strong reputations and showcasing expertise directly to sub-central government authorities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector may find that direct procurement methods, such as this, offer streamlined opportunities for winning contracts with local governments. Businesses can leverage these collaborations to expand their network and demonstrate their capabilities at the sub-central government level, fostering growth and future prospects.

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Notice Title

HR Strategic Analysis

Notice Description

Provision of advice and guidance on the development of people management practices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035396-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
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)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMM OD CONSULTING

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