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Pathways to Work - Geographically Targeted Employment Support in Sheffield

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 15:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Pathways to Work - Geographically Targeted Employment Support in Sheffield" project. This tender, classified under job search services and community action programmes, aimed to engage economically inactive participants through community-focused employment support within various zones in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, with the tendering period ending on 28 February 2025, and the contractual agreement starting on 1 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2026.

This project represents significant opportunities for businesses, specifically those specialising in community engagement and employment support services. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, reflecting Sheffield City Council's commitment to inclusive growth. The project can provide substantial business growth by allowing providers to deliver tailored interventions for Sheffield’s economically inactive residents. Among the suppliers awarded are Manor & Castle Development Trust, SOAR Community, Tinsley Forum, Netherthorpe & Upperthorpe Community Alliance ta Zest, Reed in Partnership, and The Growth Company, creating a diverse ecosystem of service providers to tackle local employment challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathways to Work - Geographically Targeted Employment Support in Sheffield

Notice Description

Opportunity Sheffield is seeking a range of providers to deliver a community-focused / hyper-local employment support project with an innovative approach to engaging economically inactive participants within different types of community settings. Focused particularly on economically inactive residents, providing tailored interventions and supporting them into work. Bidders may bid for one or more of a number of geographical zones (lots). The contract value advertised it the total budget for all lots within this tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cf540ab-30b3-4512-b0c9-b9bf39dc0d26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c95dad3-7b16-4593-b96f-ff57745eecb4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,015,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£870,264 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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 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
6
Supplier Names

MANOR & CASTLE DEVELOPMENT TRUST

NETHERTHORPE & UPPERTHORPE COMMUNITY ALLIANCE TA ZEST

REED IN PARTNERSHIP

SOAR COMMUNITY

THE GROWTH

TINSLEY FORUM

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