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title: "Consultant for commercial negotiations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065388"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# Consultant for commercial negotiations

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065388

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for consultancy services concerning complex multi-party commercial negotiations. The tender, titled "Consultant for commercial negotiations," falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services. It was conducted via a limited procurement method, specifically below-threshold competitive tendering, and is located within the Yorkshire and the Humber region (UKE) of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 13th January 2026 and is set to run from 14th January 2026 to 30th April 2026, with a possible extension of up to three months. The awarded supplier is IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIMITED, identified as a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME)

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in commercial negotiations to contribute to and influence significant multi-party negotiations by offering expertise in commercial rights allocation, revenue distribution, and risk assessment. Businesses involved in financial modelling, commercial evaluation, and those with expertise in producing commercial strategies and frameworks will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The contract, valued at £132,360 gross, presents a substantial business growth potential for firms experienced with public sector clients and those looking to expand their portfolio in public authority engagements.

## Notice

The Council has a requirement for consultancy support in respect of a complex multi party commercial negotiation. The support includes: * Developing commercial options and recommended approaches * Advise on commercial rights allocation, revenue, cost and risk * Produce commercial principles and deal framework * Financial modelling and commercial evaluation * Advise on insurance, indemnities and liabilities The following details the key deliverables: * Commercial options paper * Negotiation strategy and commercial principles * Commercial positions matrix * Briefing materials * Commercial review of draft heads of terms * Commercial review of draft agreement * Final commercial negotiation summary

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013262-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,300 |

## 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 | IN PARTNERSHIP WITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 10:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013262-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013262-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://ipw3.com
- http://www.sheffield.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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