Tender

City Centre Parking Survey 2026

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is seeking quotations for the "City Centre Parking Survey 2026." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically traffic monitoring services, and aims to improve understanding of parking demand in Sheffield’s inner and outer city centre zones. It is an open procurement method intended for below-threshold competition, allowing for electronic submissions. Key dates in this process are the tender period deadline on 18th February 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 11th February 2026. The contract, valued at £150,000 (gross amount £180,000), will commence on 2nd March 2026 and run through to 28th April 2028, covering the South Yorkshire location.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in traffic monitoring services, particularly those experienced with light-touch regulatory regimes. The project is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a chance to engage with a local government initiative. Companies focusing on data analytics and urban planning, with capabilities in conducting comprehensive parking and traffic surveys, will find this tender beneficial for business growth, leveraging public sector work with the prestigious Sheffield City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City Centre Parking Survey 2026

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is looking to source a quotation for a yearly city centre parking survey, to understand demand in the city centre. It will improve our understanding of occupancy levels, length of stay, and badge / permit use in the city centre inner and outer zones

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06156a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009477-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Apr 2028 2-3 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
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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