Planning

Graves Park 1

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Aug 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for managing and maintaining Graves Park is being orchestrated by Sheffield City Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom. Titled "Graves Park 1," this tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on grounds maintenance services, tree maintenance, and planting and maintenance of green areas. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key milestones including a market engagement notice published on 13th August 2025 and a deadline for engagement set for 25th August 2025. This project is located in Sheffield, region UKE32, and a contract period is envisaged from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an estimated value of £150,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete. Given the location and nature of services required, businesses with experience and expertise in managing large recreational areas or municipal parks are well-suited for this opportunity. Engaging in this contract could provide business growth through extended service provision and establish partnerships with local government entities, particularly benefiting those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Graves Park 1

Notice Description

Soft Market Test to look for a third-party contractor to manage and maintain Graves Park. The Graves Park Animal Farm is not part of this tender exercise.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97052&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048363-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louise Clarke
Contact Email
louise.clarke@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142734476

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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