Tender

Street Tree Campaign Commemorative Plaque

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is currently seeking proposals for the design of a commemorative plaque related to the Street Tree Campaign under the procurement category of artistic services. This tender is at the 'Tender' stage and is being conducted through an open competition method, below the threshold, allowing electronic submissions until 10th July 2025. While based in Sheffield, the procurement is open to service providers across the United Kingdom. Interested parties should submit enquiries by 3rd July 2025 through the specified submission portal, with the contract period scheduled from 29th September to 6th October 2025. The procurement is governed by legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers a unique opportunity for artists and design professionals, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to showcase their creative talents and gain recognition through public artwork projects. With a strong emphasis on quality, comprising 67% of the evaluation criteria, businesses specialising in artistic design and services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating in this tender could foster growth by enhancing professional portfolios, expanding networks within local government, and contributing to a community-focused initiative. There is no requirement for the production of the plaque, focusing exclusively on the design aspect, which allows businesses to concentrate solely on delivering innovative and impactful artwork solutions.

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Notice Title

Street Tree Campaign Commemorative Plaque

Notice Description

Street Tree Plaque Procurement of Artist. This RFQ is for the design of the artwork only, bidders are not being asked to produce the bronze plaque.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054917
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032518-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 30 days
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
Marc Symonds
Contact Email
marc.symonds@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142053186

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
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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