---
title: "Playing Pitch Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05289b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-29"
---

# Playing Pitch Strategy

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05289b

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Sheffield City Council involves the development of a Playing Pitch Strategy for the city. This project falls under the services category, with additional works aspects, aligning with business development consultancy services in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework. The direct procurement method was used, bypassing competition due to being below the threshold. The contract, valued at £66,000 GBP, was signed on 31 March 2025, with a delivery period from 1 April to 30 September 2025. The award has been completed and is currently active.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in developing strategic frameworks and planning strategies. Large firms like Knight, Kavanagh & Page Ltd, which secured the contract, are well-positioned to leverage their expertise in consultancy and strategic planning to deliver effective solutions to Sheffield. Business growth can be fostered through participation in similar procurement opportunities, offering a showcase of skills in business development and strategic consultancy across other sub-central government projects.

## 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/028373-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KNIGHT, KAVANAGH & PAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 09:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028373-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028373-2025
  29th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://kkp.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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