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30 Jul 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Sheffield City Council, pertains to the appointment of a sole letting agent for retail within the Heart of the City development in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Conducted under the industry category of commercial property management services, this tender follows a direct procurement method, which involves a below-threshold, non-competitive process due to its specific nature. The procurement stage reached its completion with the contract being awarded on 30th July 2026. The contract period spans from 25th July 2026 to 30th June 2030, with a total gross value of £92,400. Sheffield City Council, situated at The Town Hall, Pinstone Street, played the role of the buying organisation.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in commercial property management services and who can efficiently handle retail letting operations. SMEs like Smith Young Limited, who secured the contract, exemplify the type of businesses well-suited for such opportunities, given their expertise in managing commercial properties. The contract's long duration provides stability and the chance for sustained growth for businesses that are adept in the services category, especially within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Companies capable of delivering quality services in similar procurement schemes could leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

HOCII - Sole Letting Agent for Retail

Notice Description

Supplier to manage commercial property and act as sole retail letting agent in respect of the designated retail units within the Heart of the City development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072210-2026
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

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 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
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITH YOUNG

Further Information

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