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title: "Central Library & Graves Gallery Feasibility Project"
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# Central Library & Graves Gallery Feasibility Project

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e21d78fa-4db8-430e-bbc3-2361b7d8670f

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for the "Central Library & Graves Gallery Feasibility Project" aimed at developing a strategy for the future service delivery of the Central Library, City Archive, and Graves Gallery in Sheffield. The project falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, with additional classification in Project Management Consultancy Services. The procurement process was completed using an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Counterculture Partnership LLP on 20 March 2025, with the contract period starting on 8 April 2025 and ending on 8 October 2025. The total contract value is £137,000, and the project will be located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services to engage in transformative community projects. Companies with expertise in business and project management consultancy, particularly those familiar with heritage and cultural institutions, will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Additionally, businesses that can engage effectively with multiple stakeholders, including community groups, city partners, and national stakeholders, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders by Sheffield City Council.

## 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/9c9b2043-b35c-4f0d-a686-0f8516fd8c7c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTERCULTURE PARTNERSHIP |

## 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

- 24 Mar 2025 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c9b2043-b35c-4f0d-a686-0f8516fd8c7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c9b2043-b35c-4f0d-a686-0f8516fd8c7c
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract 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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