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title: "Lead Engagement Provider"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Lead Engagement Provider

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c874b335-74ce-4d54-b211-135d002c48f0

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has completed a procurement process for a "Lead Engagement Provider" as part of Sheffield's UK City of Culture 2029 longlist bidding process. This procurement falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services and was carried out using a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure. The awarded contract, with a value of £30,000, was approved on 22nd May 2026 and will run from 26th May 2026 to 1st September 2026. The service is expected to be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This opportunity was particularly suitable for large-scale companies like Opus Independents Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Such tenders present excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services to expand their portfolio by engaging in high-profile cultural projects. Although the process did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, companies with strong business development capabilities, particularly those experienced in managing significant national or cultural projects, would have been well-positioned to compete in this award procedure.

## Notice

Lead Engagement Provider to deliver as part of Sheffield's UK City of Culture 2029 longlist bidding process. The Engagement Lead will work alongside the Lead Bid Writer. Closed RFQ process followed and contract award approved by Authorised Officer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1f3ee8-5e3a-4807-aa07-5244bb85cb65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 2HH |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPUS INDEPENDENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1f3ee8-5e3a-4807-aa07-5244bb85cb65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1f3ee8-5e3a-4807-aa07-5244bb85cb65
  22nd May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105737&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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