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title: "Interim Consultancy requirement"
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# Interim Consultancy requirement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c6d9372-3e8e-4b4c-bdce-f87f8c5a4c79

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a supplier for an Interim Consultancy requirement aimed at engaging with potential clients for research projects. This procurement falls under the category of Business analysis consultancy services and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract was initiated through a single-source authorisation method, with the tender period concluding on 27th July 2020 and contract commencing from 1st August 2020 until 28th February 2021. The total contract value is £70,000.

This opportunity represents a substantial opening for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business consultancy and research services. Companies that have expertise in engaging with clients, conducting market research, or providing business analysis consultancy will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The successful supplier, MSC Consulting Ltd, has already been awarded the contract, demonstrating the competitive landscape in this sector.

## Notice

Interim Consultancy requirement for engaging with potential clients for research projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e739cf-6b9f-4a8c-b6a5-0e82a2917466 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MSC CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2020 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e739cf-6b9f-4a8c-b6a5-0e82a2917466

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e739cf-6b9f-4a8c-b6a5-0e82a2917466
  4th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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