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Independent Investigation

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2026 at 08:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed involves an award and contract by Rotherham Borough Council, a sub-central government authority located in Rotherham, United Kingdom. The contracting opportunity, titled "Independent Investigation," falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. It pertains to an investigation into the Libraries and Markets project. The procurement was conducted as a direct award below the competition threshold, and it reached the award stage on 26th June 2026, with the contract period starting on 29th June 2026 and ending on 30th August 2026. The estimated value of the contract is £120,000, inclusive of VAT.

This tender offers ample opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services to expand their business by leveraging expertise in conducting independent investigations. Companies like SOLACE IN BUSINESS LTD, already involved as the awarded supplier, are ideal candidates for such projects due to their experience and capability in business and management consultancy. Enterprises operating as SMEs in similar domains can similarly capitalise on such opportunities, enhancing their growth by providing tailored, expert services to public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Investigation

Notice Description

Undertake an independent investigation into the Libraries and Markets project. The awarded value of PS120,000 (inclusive of VAT) is an estimate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060126-2026
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
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)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLACE IN BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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