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title: "Central Library & Graves Gallery Feasibility Project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9616a361-f40c-499e-a159-af9e68d71962"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Central Library & Graves Gallery Feasibility Project

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9616a361-f40c-499e-a159-af9e68d71962

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is initiating the "Central Library & Graves Gallery Feasibility Project," seeking consultancy services to develop a strategy for the future of Sheffield's Central Library, City Archives, and Graves Gallery. The procurement falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, with additional emphasis on Project Management Consultancy Services. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, this open procedure tender is in the active stage, with relevant dates indicating the tender period ends on 10th March 2025, and the contract runs from 8th April 2025 to 8th October 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £145,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in strategic development and stakeholder engagement within cultural or public service sectors. Companies adept in transforming and future-proofing public services to meet both local and visitor needs stand to benefit from this contract. Given the project's scope and open procurement method, businesses with a proven track record in similar consultancy projects will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their expertise. This tender is not specified to target SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting a preference for established consultancy firms.

## Notice

Sheffield needs to develop a strategy for the future service delivery of its Central Library and City Archive, as well as further developing and testing the strategy for the Graves Gallery. All 3 services (Central Library / City Archives / Graves Gallery) will need to engage with community and customer groups, as well as other city partners and national stakeholders to understand the options for a transformed offer that is both fit for purpose and forward-looking, meeting the needs of the people of Sheffield and visitors to the City.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5104f4-3cbf-4e25-9df9-c527d06f5125 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5104f4-3cbf-4e25-9df9-c527d06f5125

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5104f4-3cbf-4e25-9df9-c527d06f5125
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90695&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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