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title: "Independent Complaint Investigators"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Independent Complaint Investigators

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cafe755-3f13-44f5-ab69-b36de2db3995

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Independent Complaint Investigators" in the business services industry, specifically within the legal and consulting domain. This opportunity was based in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 27th July 2018, and the contract effective from 1st October 2018 until 30th September 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £40,000, was announced on 18th September 2018 and is now reported as active.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the consultancy, legal, and complaint management sectors. Companies such as independent consultants and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on social care, legal advisory, and complaint investigation services would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with public sector contracts can enhance visibility and credibility, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships.

## Notice

Independent Complaint Investigators

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea4b0bd9-2cdb-46b2-844f-2a8af59ed765 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AMANDA FORREST; ARROW SOCIAL CARE CONSULTANCY; GERRIE SAUNDERSON INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORK CONSULTANT; ROBERT COCKBURN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2019 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea4b0bd9-2cdb-46b2-844f-2a8af59ed765

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea4b0bd9-2cdb-46b2-844f-2a8af59ed765
  6th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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