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16 Jun 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation has completed a procurement process titled "Procurement Consultant," aimed at recruiting a consultant to work with the organisation. This process falls under the services category, specifically procurement consultancy services, and is identified under CPV code 79418000. Based in Wakefield, United Kingdom, the organisation operates as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the competition threshold, meaning it was awarded without a competitive bidding process. The contract commenced on 27th May 2026 and will conclude by 26th August 2026, with a total gross value of £39,000, of which £32,500 is the net amount. The contract was officially signed on 26th May 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services to enhance their market presence and capabilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing strategic procurement advice and project management would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities in the future. The process highlights the demand for experienced consultants who can efficiently collaborate with public authorities to achieve their procurement objectives, making it an attractive proposition for consultancies seeking to expand their portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement consultant

Notice Description

Consultant working with YPO

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b601
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056665-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 26 Aug 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
YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT

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