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title: "Heart of the City Outdoor Advertising"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06736e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# Heart of the City Outdoor Advertising

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06736e

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Heart of the City Outdoor Advertising" project. The council is looking to partner with a reputable out-of-home media provider to manage a digital outdoor advertising portfolio within the Heart of the City Development area. This tender falls within the advertising and marketing services industry category, specifically focusing on advertising management and campaign services, and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom (region UKE32). The procurement method is an open competition under a concession regime, with the tender period ending on 23rd April 2026 and enquiry submissions closing on 10th April 2026. The contract duration is scheduled to begin on 22nd June 2026 and conclude by 21st March 2031, with an estimated value of £675,000. The contracting process adheres to the legal framework set by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a stimulating opportunity for businesses involved in advertising services, particularly those with expertise in digital outdoor media solutions. Given the open competition nature of the procurement, it is particularly favourable for SMEs that can deliver high-quality advertising and brand activation projects while meeting commercial objectives. Companies with a track record in managing substantial advertising campaigns and capable of deploying cutting-edge digital advertising solutions will find this an attractive avenue for business expansion. The emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria allows room for competitive proposals that underscore both inventive marketing strategies and cost-efficiency, paving the way for substantial commercial returns and growth within the public-sector marketing landscape.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council (owners of the Heart of the City Estate) are seeking to award a concession contract with an established out of home media provider to successfully install and manage a commercial digital outdoor advertising portfolio within the Heart of the City area. The purpose of the contract is to generate both commercial returns and enhance the Heart of the City Development with brand activations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027115-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2026 - 21 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £675,000 |
| Lots value | £675,000 |
| 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 | TLE32 Sheffield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 09:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027115-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027115-2026
  25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104057&TID100109230&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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