---
title: "PSR NEC Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06956d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# PSR NEC Consultant

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06956d

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for consulting services under the title "PSR NEC Consultant," aimed at supporting their Programme Support Review (PSR) initiative. With the procurement stage marked as complete, the contract was signed on 8th May 2026 and runs from 11th May to 31st July 2026. Sheffield City Council, serving as the buying organisation, is based in South Yorkshire, specifically Sheffield. The procurement process employed was the direct method below the competitive threshold, designed to fast-track engagements with qualified suppliers, focusing on IT consulting services. This contract falls under the public authority category of sub-central government, reflecting a structured approach to address specific needs without engaging in formal competition processes.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in providing IT services, particularly those specialising in consultancy and software development. The project is designed to offer growth potential for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), such as GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED, the awarded supplier. While the procurement method indicates a restricted approach, businesses capable of offering niche consulting services that can support large governmental programmes, such as those that support digital transformation or process optimisation, are well-positioned to explore similar future opportunities. Engaging with local councils through direct awarding processes might also serve as a strategic advantage for SMEs aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements.

## Notice

To procure a consultant to support the PSR Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042884-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,000 |

## 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

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 10:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042884-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042884-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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