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PSR NEC Consultant

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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11 May 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for consulting services under the title "PSR NEC Consultant," aimed at supporting their Programme Support Review (PSR) initiative. With the procurement stage marked as complete, the contract was signed on 8th May 2026 and runs from 11th May to 31st July 2026. Sheffield City Council, serving as the buying organisation, is based in South Yorkshire, specifically Sheffield. The procurement process employed was the direct method below the competitive threshold, designed to fast-track engagements with qualified suppliers, focusing on IT consulting services. This contract falls under the public authority category of sub-central government, reflecting a structured approach to address specific needs without engaging in formal competition processes.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in providing IT services, particularly those specialising in consultancy and software development. The project is designed to offer growth potential for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), such as GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED, the awarded supplier. While the procurement method indicates a restricted approach, businesses capable of offering niche consulting services that can support large governmental programmes, such as those that support digital transformation or process optimisation, are well-positioned to explore similar future opportunities. Engaging with local councils through direct awarding processes might also serve as a strategic advantage for SMEs aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

PSR NEC Consultant

Notice Description

To procure a consultant to support the PSR Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06956d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042884-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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