Award

Playing Pitch Strategy

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

29 May 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sheffield City Council involves the development of a Playing Pitch Strategy for the city. This project falls under the services category, with additional works aspects, aligning with business development consultancy services in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework. The direct procurement method was used, bypassing competition due to being below the threshold. The contract, valued at £66,000 GBP, was signed on 31 March 2025, with a delivery period from 1 April to 30 September 2025. The award has been completed and is currently active.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in developing strategic frameworks and planning strategies. Large firms like Knight, Kavanagh & Page Ltd, which secured the contract, are well-positioned to leverage their expertise in consultancy and strategic planning to deliver effective solutions to Sheffield. Business growth can be fostered through participation in similar procurement opportunities, offering a showcase of skills in business development and strategic consultancy across other sub-central government projects.

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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-05289b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028373-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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 4PL
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNIGHT, KAVANAGH & PAGE

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