Award

Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2025 at 16:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is seeking proposals for the project titled "Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers" under the Job Search Services industry category (CPV 79611000). The contract, aimed at the Yorkshire and the Humber region, will address engagement and employability challenges faced by residents with specific barriers to the job market. The procurement process has reached the Award stage with a contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The total contract value is £55,000, and the project is partially funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The award was made to Voluntary Action Sheffield on 24 March 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in employment support services to contribute to the integration and employment of refugees and asylum seekers. It presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs in the job search and community action sectors to provide targeted interventions and support. Businesses with experience in overcoming personal and circumstantial barriers to employment are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders and to expand their impact within local communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Notice Description

Opportunity Sheffield seeks proposals which can address the particular engagement, employability, and progression to work challenges faced by residents with specific barriers to the job market. Providers will need to offer interventions to help participants overcome personal and/or circumstantial barriers to the labour market. These interventions will be tailored to target participants. This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Economic Inactivity Trailblazer funds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/188417be-8a2c-4a78-9c64-b5b79d51af54
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20251 years 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
1
Supplier Name

VOLUNTARY ACTION SHEFFIELD

Further Information

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