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Procurement for a Consultant lead Network Management Permit scheme reviews

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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24 Nov 2025 at 10:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Procurement for a Consultant lead Network Management Permit scheme reviews" aimed at implementing a Permit Scheme Review. Located in Sheffield, this tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business analysis consultancy services. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, reflecting a "below threshold" approach. The contract was awarded to GEOPLACE LLP, an SME based in Southampton, and the contract period runs from 1st December 2025 to 31st May 2026, with the possibility of renewal for an additional six months. Key dates include the award date on 21st November 2025 and the publication of the contract notice on 24th November 2025.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to network management and legislative compliance. Companies experienced in conducting detailed business analyses and offering strategic insights into infrastructure management would find this project particularly beneficial. SMEs with expertise in driving cost-effective, efficient permit schemes aligned with local government requirements are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracting opportunities, fostering growth through collaboration with local authorities like Sheffield City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement for a Consultant lead Network Management Permit scheme reviews

Notice Description

To run a Permit Scheme Review. This is a requirement under legislation but also a requirement if we want to move forward with our ambitions to have a Lane Rental scheme in Sheffield.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076312-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEOPLACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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