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Five Rivers Multi-Academy Trust Primary Alternative Provision

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Sheffield City Council involves awarding the contract for the Five Rivers Multi-Academy Trust Primary Alternative Provision. This initiative is aimed at providing full-time educational placements for primary-aged children who have been excluded from school, with the services to be situated at Abbeyfield Primary Academy and Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy. The procurement falls under the education and training services category and involves a direct award method. The total contract value has been set at £1,814,750, with the award confirmed on 10th October 2025. The contract period is slated to start on 1st November 2025 and will run till 31st August 2035, primarily within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialised in educational services, particularly those capable of catering to primary educational needs in alternative settings. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract especially suited to their capacities due to the identified suitability for SMEs engagement. The Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust, already a large-scale provider, has been engaged as the supplier, signifying potential subcontracting opportunities for businesses aiming to enter or expand presence in the Yorkshire and the Humber's educational sector.

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Notice Title

Five Rivers Multi-Academy Trust Primary Alternative Provision

Notice Description

Five Rivers Alternative Provision (AP) will provide full time educational placements for Primary aged children who have been excluded from school. The provision will be based at Abbeyfield Primary Academy and Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c832cae-ea1b-492d-a4d9-19c6ea9f7e45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb186dd8-0e6b-45e2-a4da-45ef166f7e47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,814,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,387,750 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
1
Supplier Name

FIVE RIVERS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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