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title: "NEC Design Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052c2a"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# NEC Design Consultant

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c2a

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has completed a public procurement process for the role of an NEC Design Consultant. The tender relates to the delivery of a consistent set of design documentation for the NEC Housing product. This procurement falls under the services category, with additional categories involving works. The process was carried out using a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach. The contract was awarded to Gravitas Recruitment Group Limited, a large supplier based in London. The contractual period began on 3rd March 2025 and concluded on 2nd June 2025, with the contract signed on 2nd March 2025. While the status is marked as complete, the main focus was on software programming and consultancy services, aligning with the regional categorization in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

This tender presents notable opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in software development and project management, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive design documentation. Companies with experience in similar projects, especially in the housing and construction sectors, would find such procurement processes advantageous for expanding their portfolios. The non-competitive, below-threshold method hints at opportunities for firms that offer specialised, value-driven services. Engaging in contracts with local authorities such as Sheffield City Council can bolster a firm's market presence and credibility within the public sector.

## Notice

To deliver a complete and consistent set of design documentation for the NEC Housing product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029770-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,584 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 10:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029770-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029770-2025
  4th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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