Planning

Wakefield Council staff survey

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD

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Planning

09 Jun 2026 at 14:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a staff survey, aimed at enhancing participation and staff engagement. With a focus on survey services, this opportunity falls under the services category and is scheduled for completion by 31st August 2029. Key dates include a planning milestone deadline set for 23rd June 2026, by which all questionnaires and related information must be submitted via the YORtender portal. The procurement aims to increase the completion rate from the current 31.6% to 50% and address challenges related to anonymity, accessibility, and reporting simplicity. This initiative is set to support the Council’s People Strategy by providing actionable insights and improving manager-staff engagement within Wakefield, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and businesses specialising in survey services, offering a total contract value of £65,000. Enterprises that can provide innovative solutions to enhance accessibility, ensure data anonymity, and deliver comprehensive reporting are well-suited for this contract. The project seeks to strengthen the internal communication and feedback mechanisms of the Council, which employs around 5,000 staff. Companies with experience in facilitating engaging and insightful surveys that can drive actionable changes and improve workplace dynamics will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for expanding their business within the public sector of Wakefield.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wakefield Council staff survey

Notice Description

Wakefield Council wishes to engage with the market to understand it's requirements for a staff survey. The survey should increase participation, build strong confidence in anonymity, generate actionable insight, and ensure inclusive access for colleagues. Wakefield Council employs approximately 5,000 staff (excluding Schools) across five directorates: Children and Young People (CYP), Adults and Health, Resources, Chief Executive, and Regeneration Environment and Economic Growth. Recent staff survey completion rates have declined from 43% in 2021 to 31.6% in 2023, with a target of 50% completion rates going forward. Internal insight shows high willingness to participate, but key barriers include concerns about anonymity, limited visible action following surveys, accessibility challenges, and overly complex reporting. The Council's ambition is to strengthen staff voice, improve insight for managers, and support delivery of its People Strategy by creating a more engaging, accessible, and actionable survey approach

Planning Information

Your complete questionnaire must be submitted using the YORtender portal https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER. It is your responsibility to register on the portal and ensure that the appropriate person is selected as the main point of contact and that their email address is up to date. All correspondence relating to this consultation from the Council will be sent electronically via the messaging section of the portal, to this person. If you have any questions regarding this market engagement, please send them on YORtender using the messaging facility. Completed questionnaires and any accompanying information must be uploaded to YORtender https://yortender.eu-supply.com reference: 100111356, by 12:00 on 23.06.2026. You will receive an email notification confirming that you have submitted your response. If you do not receive this, please contact the YORtender Helpdesk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b112
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054396-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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