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26 Jun 2026 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council initiated a procurement process for "JNC Chief Officer Job Evaluation," focused on securing project management consultancy services. The tender, identified as DN820320, fell under the services category and was specifically aimed at engaging Korn Ferry for independent evaluation of Chief Officer roles, including those of Chief Executive, Executive Director, and Director. Taking place in the UKK11 region, the procurement process employed a limited method by awarding a procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to being below the threshold. Although the procurement was eventually cancelled and marked as unsuccessful, it highlights the Council's intent to ensure a rigorous evaluation of senior management roles.

This procurement could have presented significant opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in job evaluation and project management within the public sector. Companies specialised in structured evaluations and independent assessments of top executive positions would find such tenders beneficial for their portfolio. Despite the cancellation of this particular procurement, similar opportunities in the public sector can stimulate business growth, especially for those equipped to navigate the intricacies of public administration and meet quality and price criteria in future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

JNC Chief Officer Job Evaluation

Notice Description

Bristol City Council requires the engagement of Korn Ferry, a recognised Hay Job Evaluation specialist, to undertake independent evaluation of Chief Officer roles, including Chief Executive, Executive Director and Director positions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bristol City Council requires the engagement of Korn Ferry, a recognised Hay Job Evaluation specialist, to undertake independent evaluation of Chief Officer roles, including Chief Executive, Executive Director and Director positions.

Procurement Information

Below threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060090-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

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