Tender

Strategic Lead - Sheffield Street Tree Partnership

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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01 Dec 2025 at 17:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is seeking a Strategic Lead for its Street Tree Partnership, aiming to enhance Urban Forestry management across Sheffield. This tender, categorised under administrative development project services, is open for competition with a closing date for submissions on 8th December 2025. Located in Sheffield, the opportunity is directed towards fulfilling obligations from the Independent Tree Inquiry and the Street Tree Strategy. The procurement process, classified as below threshold with open competition, allows electronic submissions and involves an enquiry period ending on 5th December 2025. Businesses situated in South Yorkshire may particularly find this opportunity reserved for their participation.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for firms specialising in administrative development and urban environmental services. Organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) may find themselves well-suited to compete, given the strategic role’s emphasis on collaboration, transparency, and quality alongside competitive pricing. With a contract period extending from January 2026 to June 2027, organisations will have a substantial period to influence Sheffield's leadership in Urban Forestry, enhancing their portfolio and contributing meaningfully to a pivotal urban environmental project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Lead - Sheffield Street Tree Partnership

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council requires a Strategic Lead for the Sheffield Street Tree Partnership (SSTP) to ensure the Council meets its obligations arising from the Independent Tree Inquiry and the Street Tree Strategy. This role is essential for maintaining transparency, accountability, and collaborative governance in the management of the city's street trees, and for enabling Sheffield to become a leader in Urban Forestry in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078652-2025
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75112100 - Administrative development project services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,465 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,465 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 20253 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 20 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Walker
Contact Email
paul.walker@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142052995

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

Further Information

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