Tender

Playing Pitch Strategy

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Mar 2025 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is seeking quotes for the development and writing of the Sheffield Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) in accordance with the statutory duty to meet the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 21 March 2025. The contract will begin on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 30 September 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services, with a total estimated value of £66,000 inclusive of VAT. The procurement method is open competition and is categorized as a below-threshold process for services and works within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an exciting opportunity for consultancy firms specializing in business development and strategic planning. The project will involve designing a comprehensive strategy for playing pitches in Sheffield, adhering to national policy requirements. Businesses that have experience with local government contracts and expertise in recreational planning or sports infrastructure development would find this tender particularly relevant. The mix of price and quality criteria in the evaluation process means that well-rounded proposals focusing on both cost-effectiveness and quality of service will stand a good chance of success.

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Notice Title

Playing Pitch Strategy

Notice Description

Seeking quotes for the development and writing of the Sheffield Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) in accordance with the statutory duty to meet the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eadc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008474-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Raisah Shazad
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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