---
title: "Job evaluation methodology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065412"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-13"
---

# Job evaluation methodology

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065412

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated a public procurement process for a "Job Evaluation Methodology" service, aimed at grading senior posts within the council. Utilising the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6309 - Lot 3 Complex and Transformation, the council has appointed Korn Ferry (UK) Limited based in London as the supplier. The procurement falls under the services category and covers human resources management consultancy and evaluation consultancy. This direct procurement method was executed below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 13th February 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31st August 2026, with potential extensions if necessary. The procurement primarily impacts Bradford, United Kingdom, within the Northern England region (UKE41).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses proficient in human resources management and evaluation consultancy services. Korn Ferry (UK) Limited, a large-scale entity, was selected as the supplier, indicating a preference for well-established companies capable of handling complex and transformational projects within public and non-profit sector frameworks. Such contracts can stimulate business growth by providing access to frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services and opportunities in public sector consultancy. Businesses with experience in structuring and analysing organisational roles are well-suited to engage in similar public procurement processes, leveraging their expertise to offer tailored solutions that align with governmental grading requirements.

## Notice

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) required a provider of a recognised job evaluation process and methodology to assist with the work of grading the senior posts within the Council. CBMDC have used the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6309 - Lot 3 Complex and Transformation to appoint a supplier to provide services to *Review up to date structure charts, job descriptions and associated establishment data (current grade and base pay for each of the roles/positions identified). *Evaluate each of the roles/positions, review and moderate. *Review draft evaluation hierarchy with the Council's CE and HRD. *Finalise evaluations and Job Evaluation rationales. *Create appropriate grading structure and provide supplier's national public and not for profit sector market base pay data and review with the Council and key stakeholders. This will inform the development of the Council's final pay and grading structure for the senior management roles. The contract length and provider is as detailed in this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013495-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,750 |
| Contracts value | £42,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KORN FERRY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 14:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013495-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 14:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013486-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 14:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013482-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013495-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013486-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013482-2026
  13th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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