---
title: "Playing Pitch Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eadc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-10"
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# Playing Pitch Strategy

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eadc

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking quotes for the development and writing of the Sheffield Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) in accordance with the statutory duty to meet the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 21 March 2025. The contract will begin on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 30 September 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services, with a total estimated value of £66,000 inclusive of VAT. The procurement method is open competition and is categorized as a below-threshold process for services and works within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an exciting opportunity for consultancy firms specializing in business development and strategic planning. The project will involve designing a comprehensive strategy for playing pitches in Sheffield, adhering to national policy requirements. Businesses that have experience with local government contracts and expertise in recreational planning or sports infrastructure development would find this tender particularly relevant. The mix of price and quality criteria in the evaluation process means that well-rounded proposals focusing on both cost-effectiveness and quality of service will stand a good chance of success.

## Notice

Seeking quotes for the development and writing of the Sheffield Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) in accordance with the statutory duty to meet the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008474-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 11:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008474-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008474-2025
  10th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=91559&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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