Scope
Reference
Mercell reference 100106021
Description
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
Contract 1. Commercial negotiations and consultancy
Supplier
Contract value
- £110,300 excluding VAT
- £132,360 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
13 January 2026
Contract dates
- 14 January 2026 to 30 April 2026
- Possible extension to 31 July 2026
- 6 months, 18 days
Description of possible extension:
An option to extend up to three months as this is a complex tri party negotiation.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIMITED
- Companies House: 06428488
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZBB-8796-DNLX
The Stables Shipton Bridge Farm
Saffron Walden
CB11 3SU
United Kingdom
Email: info@ipw3.com
Website: http://ipw3.com
Region: UKH35 - West Essex
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Commercial negotiations and consultancy
Contracting authority
Sheffield City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQT-9425-JWVM
The Town Hall, Pinstone St
Sheffield
S1 2HH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Website: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government