Tender

Central Library & Graves Gallery Feasibility Project

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is initiating the "Central Library & Graves Gallery Feasibility Project," seeking consultancy services to develop a strategy for the future of Sheffield's Central Library, City Archives, and Graves Gallery. The procurement falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, with additional emphasis on Project Management Consultancy Services. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, this open procedure tender is in the active stage, with relevant dates indicating the tender period ends on 10th March 2025, and the contract runs from 8th April 2025 to 8th October 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £145,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in strategic development and stakeholder engagement within cultural or public service sectors. Companies adept in transforming and future-proofing public services to meet both local and visitor needs stand to benefit from this contract. Given the project's scope and open procurement method, businesses with a proven track record in similar consultancy projects will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their expertise. This tender is not specified to target SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting a preference for established consultancy firms.

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Notice Title

Central Library & Graves Gallery Feasibility Project

Notice Description

Sheffield needs to develop a strategy for the future service delivery of its Central Library and City Archive, as well as further developing and testing the strategy for the Graves Gallery. All 3 services (Central Library / City Archives / Graves Gallery) will need to engage with community and customer groups, as well as other city partners and national stakeholders to understand the options for a transformed offer that is both fit for purpose and forward-looking, meeting the needs of the people of Sheffield and visitors to the City.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9616a361-f40c-499e-a159-af9e68d71962
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5104f4-3cbf-4e25-9df9-c527d06f5125
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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