---
title: "DSA - Business Case Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a799"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a799"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a799.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a799.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-28"
---

# DSA - Business Case Review

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a799

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a799)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a799.json)

## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council has completed a procurement process involving a direct award for the Business Case Review of Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security" and focuses on services. ICF SH&E LIMITED, located in London, has been awarded the contract due to their specialist expertise and significant knowledge of the airport and the South Yorkshire aviation context. The procurement operated under a direct method below the competition threshold, with the contract running from 28th May 2026 to 31st July 2026. The project's goals emphasise the necessity for continuity and timely delivery without competitive delays.

This tender presents several opportunities for businesses with expertise in consultancy and strategic analysis, particularly those familiar with the aviation sector. It highlights the importance of possessing unique expertise and in-depth understanding of specific operations and regional investments, underlining how specialisation can be a critical advantage in securing contracts without open competition. While large-scale firms might find similar opportunities challenging due to the specific knowledge required, SMEs like ICF SH&E LIMITED, with proven capabilities in niche areas, are well-positioned to benefit from such targeted contracts, fostering growth and development in specialised business services.

## Notice

A direct award is proposed for the Business Case Review for Doncaster Sheffield Airport due to the need for continuity, specialist expertise, and timely delivery. The selected provider has unique and demonstrable knowledge of the airport, its operating history, and the wider South Yorkshire aviation and investment context, which would be difficult to replicate through a competitive process without significant delay and cost.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050288-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF SH&E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 12:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050288-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050288-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a799. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a799.json.