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Primary Step Out Programme for the Alternative Provision Programme

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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24 Oct 2025 at 16:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Primary Step Out Programme for the Alternative Provision Programme" was managed by Sheffield City Council, focusing on education and training services. Taking place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, the selective procurement utilised a restricted procedure. Important dates in this process included the tender period ending on 22nd May 2025, with the contract running from 2nd June 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, as of 24th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education and training services that can effectively support vulnerable pupils at risk of permanent exclusion or experiencing challenges in full-time educational settings. The programme is particularly well-suited for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer innovative solutions for pupil engagement and transition support, particularly from Y6 to Y7. The involvement of successful suppliers like Active Education and Growing Wild Woodland Nursery indicates a preference for organisations capable of delivering impactful, tailored educational programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Primary Step Out Programme for the Alternative Provision Programme

Notice Description

We wish to purchase a tailored course suitable for pupils who are: * at risk of Permanent Exclusion * find attending an educational setting on a full-time basis challenging * attend school on a reduced timetable * need a step out from their current setting. * school refusers or those who have anxiety around attending an educational setting Providers must be able to demonstrate an ability to develop and deliver meaningful, intensive re-engagement/progression programmes for one or more of the following groups of pupils. * Primary Key stage 1 and Key stage 2 pupils * To provide support with the transition of Y6 pupils into Y7 to ensure the best possible outcomes for successful transition offering in school support and mentoring.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15305246-a4a1-4c32-bfd9-2a4fb8f853b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e529ed3-3d39-49e5-8f49-3c2e2e7afc41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ACTIVE EDUCATION

GROWING WILD WOODLAND NURSERY

LILY LODGE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

TAILORED TUITION

Further Information

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