Planning

Provisions of Estate Commercialisation

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is in the planning stage for the "Provisions of Estate Commercialisation" project, part of the Heart of the City urban regeneration initiative. This transformative project aims to revitalise Sheffield's city centre with a mix of residential, commercial, retail, and leisure spaces over seven hectares. The procurement process is an open competition below the threshold, focusing on services related to commercial property management. The tender, published as of 4th September 2025, involves the commercialisation of the estate, including providing income proposals, issuing trader licenses, and enhancing footfall. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 30th September 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st November 2025 and concluding on 31st October 2027. The location of delivery includes various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on commercial property management and estate development. Businesses that can offer detailed income planning, licensing of traders, and strategic commercialisation to maximise estate income will find this tender particularly appealing. The project invites participation from SMEs and VCSEs, making it an attractive proposition for smaller enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies with experience in driving footfall and integrating commercial strategies with existing urban landscapes stand to gain the most from engaging with this procurement process. Participation also opens doors for building long-term partnerships with local government bodies in the South Yorkshire region.

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Notice Title

Provisions of Estate Commercialisation

Notice Description

The Heart of the City project in Sheffield is a transformative urban regeneration initiative aimed at revitalising the city centre through a blend of heritage preservation and contemporary development. The project covers approximately 1.5 million square feet of mixed-use space across seven hectares, integrating residential, commercial, retail, and leisure facilities 1. SCC is looking for a supplier, who will be responsible for the commercialisation of the estate. This includes providing detailed proposals for annual income on a commission basis, issuing licenses to traders, and delivering high-quality commercialisation to improve footfall and complement existing tenants while maximising estate income.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059436
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053969-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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