Tender

Heart of the City Outdoor Advertising

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 09:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Heart of the City Outdoor Advertising" project. The council is looking to partner with a reputable out-of-home media provider to manage a digital outdoor advertising portfolio within the Heart of the City Development area. This tender falls within the advertising and marketing services industry category, specifically focusing on advertising management and campaign services, and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom (region UKE32). The procurement method is an open competition under a concession regime, with the tender period ending on 23rd April 2026 and enquiry submissions closing on 10th April 2026. The contract duration is scheduled to begin on 22nd June 2026 and conclude by 21st March 2031, with an estimated value of £675,000. The contracting process adheres to the legal framework set by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a stimulating opportunity for businesses involved in advertising services, particularly those with expertise in digital outdoor media solutions. Given the open competition nature of the procurement, it is particularly favourable for SMEs that can deliver high-quality advertising and brand activation projects while meeting commercial objectives. Companies with a track record in managing substantial advertising campaigns and capable of deploying cutting-edge digital advertising solutions will find this an attractive avenue for business expansion. The emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria allows room for competitive proposals that underscore both inventive marketing strategies and cost-efficiency, paving the way for substantial commercial returns and growth within the public-sector marketing landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heart of the City Outdoor Advertising

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council (owners of the Heart of the City Estate) are seeking to award a concession contract with an established out of home media provider to successfully install and manage a commercial digital outdoor advertising portfolio within the Heart of the City area. The purpose of the contract is to generate both commercial returns and enhance the Heart of the City Development with brand activations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06736e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027115-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 21 Mar 2031 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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