---
title: "Graves Park 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0586f4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-13"
---

# Graves Park 1

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0586f4

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## Summary

The procurement process for managing and maintaining Graves Park is being orchestrated by Sheffield City Council, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom. Titled "Graves Park 1," this tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on grounds maintenance services, tree maintenance, and planting and maintenance of green areas. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key milestones including a market engagement notice published on 13th August 2025 and a deadline for engagement set for 25th August 2025. This project is located in Sheffield, region UKE32, and a contract period is envisaged from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an estimated value of £150,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in grounds maintenance and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete. Given the location and nature of services required, businesses with experience and expertise in managing large recreational areas or municipal parks are well-suited for this opportunity. Engaging in this contract could provide business growth through extended service provision and establish partnerships with local government entities, particularly benefiting those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

## Notice

Soft Market Test to look for a third-party contractor to manage and maintain Graves Park. The Graves Park Animal Farm is not part of this tender exercise.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97052&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048363-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | TLE32 Sheffield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 11:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048363-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048363-2025
  13th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97052&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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