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DSA - Business Case Review

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has completed a procurement process involving a direct award for the Business Case Review of Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security" and focuses on services. ICF SH&E LIMITED, located in London, has been awarded the contract due to their specialist expertise and significant knowledge of the airport and the South Yorkshire aviation context. The procurement operated under a direct method below the competition threshold, with the contract running from 28th May 2026 to 31st July 2026. The project's goals emphasise the necessity for continuity and timely delivery without competitive delays.

This tender presents several opportunities for businesses with expertise in consultancy and strategic analysis, particularly those familiar with the aviation sector. It highlights the importance of possessing unique expertise and in-depth understanding of specific operations and regional investments, underlining how specialisation can be a critical advantage in securing contracts without open competition. While large-scale firms might find similar opportunities challenging due to the specific knowledge required, SMEs like ICF SH&E LIMITED, with proven capabilities in niche areas, are well-positioned to benefit from such targeted contracts, fostering growth and development in specialised business services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSA - Business Case Review

Notice Description

A direct award is proposed for the Business Case Review for Doncaster Sheffield Airport due to the need for continuity, specialist expertise, and timely delivery. The selected provider has unique and demonstrable knowledge of the airport, its operating history, and the wider South Yorkshire aviation and investment context, which would be difficult to replicate through a competitive process without significant delay and cost.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a799
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050288-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

ICF SH&E

Further Information

Notice Documents

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