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Planning and Managing Catering and Trade Concessions for Events

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement process for a concession contract titled "Planning and Managing Catering and Trade Concessions for Events." The contract involves planning and managing events with tradespeople, caterers, makers, and suppliers renting pitches for various events throughout the year. Located in Sheffield, within the UKE32 region, the procurement belongs to the services category under event services. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, and the contract was signed on 2nd December 2025, with a start date of 1st January 2026. The process utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, signifying streamlined engagement with "Just Jules," the appointed supplier. The contract will remain active until 31st December 2028, with an option for an additional 12-month extension.

This contract provides a platform for growth for businesses involved in event management, catering, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like "Just Jules," which was awarded the contract, exemplify organisations well-suited to benefit from such opportunities due to their agile operations and focus on specialised services. The contract, valued at £40,000, allows businesses to showcase their capabilities in managing complex events, thereby expanding their reach in the public sector procurement landscape. Businesses engaged in event services and interested in government contracts might find significant growth potential in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Planning and Managing Catering and Trade Concessions for Events

Notice Description

A concession contract to plan and manage events with tradespeople, caterers, makers, and suppliers renting pitches over several set and ad hoc events thought the year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fed6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000095-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachael Ackernley
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142734567

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

JUST JULES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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