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Central Library & Graves Gallery Feasibility Project

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2025 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for the "Central Library & Graves Gallery Feasibility Project" aimed at developing a strategy for the future service delivery of the Central Library, City Archive, and Graves Gallery in Sheffield. The project falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, with additional classification in Project Management Consultancy Services. The procurement process was completed using an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Counterculture Partnership LLP on 20 March 2025, with the contract period starting on 8 April 2025 and ending on 8 October 2025. The total contract value is £137,000, and the project will be located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services to engage in transformative community projects. Companies with expertise in business and project management consultancy, particularly those familiar with heritage and cultural institutions, will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Additionally, businesses that can engage effectively with multiple stakeholders, including community groups, city partners, and national stakeholders, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders by Sheffield City Council.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c9b2043-b35c-4f0d-a686-0f8516fd8c7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£137,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
raisah.shazad@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTERCULTURE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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