Award

Interview Clothing

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2021 at 15:45

Award Notice
Tender

08 Sep 2021 at 14:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Interview Clothing", valued at £20,000, aimed at providing interview attire and presentation advice to individuals from the Sheffield ESF Pathways Employment programmes. This initiative, which falls under the category of Occupational clothing and special workwear, is designated to support unemployed and vulnerable candidates who cannot afford suitable clothing for job interviews. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract period running from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. Notably, the tender period ended on 13 September 2021, prior to the award announcement dated 29 September 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational clothing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing quality attire and styling services tailored to job seekers. Businesses with expertise in interview preparation and personal presentation could also thrive. As the contract is intended for a public service programme, firms with experience in community engagement and support of vulnerable populations will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interview Clothing

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to provide a dedicated service to individuals referred from any of the Sheffield ESF Pathways Employment programmes which as well as self-presentation advice, body language, and dress code advice, individuals will be given a suit, shirt, tie or skirt and blouse and shoes as well as some thoughtful advice, and if needed, interview training skills. This project is designed to support some of the most vulnerable individuals who may not otherwise be in a position to purchase clothing suitable for interview. The overall objectives of the project are to: 1. Work with the individuals referred from the ESF Pathways Programme to provide suitable interview clothing. 2. Provide advice to people referred by Sheffield ESF Pathways covering the basics of personal presentation, body language, and dress codes. Target Group * Individuals, who are out of work and are being supported through the Sheffield ESF Pathways Programme to find work, but do not have or are not able to afford suitable interview clothing. The aim of the project is to provide wrap around support by way of interview clothing and advise on self-presentation. The first thirty seconds of a job interview are critical as employers make up their mind about candidates very quickly so it's important that that they feel confident in their appearance which helps them perform well thus increasing their chances of success. Unemployed often vulnerable men and women will be referred to the project by Sheffield's ESF Pathway projects when they have the offer of a job or apprenticeship interview, but they neither have nor are able to afford suitable interview clothing. The successful bidder will provide a welcoming friendly environment where clients come in for a styling session and are given a suit, shirt tie or skirt & blouse and shoes as well as some thoughtful advice, and if needed interview training skills. A client's appointment will last up to an hour. The provider will help them to find good quality interview clothing that fits well and looks great and clients and provider work together to find the right accessories. The service is free and they get to keep the clothes. The service is an important step in helping men and women back into work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ee5c0b7-d356-40ff-8e12-88aa371d0333
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408bfd2f-0752-4696-8fb9-cf4818aa29c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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 4PL
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SUIT WORKS

Further Information

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