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04 Jun 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Modeshift STARS procurement process, initiated by Sheffield City Council, is focused on delivering the Modeshift STARS programmes aimed at promoting active journeys to school. This project, falling under the industry category of general management consultancy services, is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to PWLC Projects LLP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th April 2026, and the contract period starting from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2027. The procurement method used was the open procedure, which supports a transparent and competitive tendering environment.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations capable of managing educational and environmental engagement services. Businesses specialising in consultancy services aimed at improving school engagement, promoting sustainable travel, and enhancing air quality around schools would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. By supporting initiatives that decrease dependency on vehicular school runs, businesses can contribute to community well-being and environmental health, potentially leading to long-term contractual relationships and regional influence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Modeshift STARS

Notice Description

Delivery of the Modeshift STARS programmes. Refer UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-012356 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-064dc0 Sheffield City Council use the Modeshift STARS scheme to engage and work with schools on promoting, encouraging, and enabling active journeys to school. The project aims to: * Engage more Sheffield schools in the project * Increase the number of accredited schools in Sheffield * Support schools to gain higher levels of accreditation * Increase the number of families choosing active journeys to school * Decrease the number of children being driven to school * Deliver active travel initiatives in participating schools across the city, * Help schools to deliver their own active travel initiatives * Improve air quality around schools by reducing the number of vehicles used on the school run, and parking near the school gates * Make school entrances safer by working with other SCC projects and services (Parking Services, School Streets, Road Safety) * Coordinating and working with associated projects with mutual aims such as Living Streets, Move More, and Local Sports Partnerships. We currently have 60 accredited schools, with 8 of those being at the highest level.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a978f449-03da-43cc-ab98-f876e8676a34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61face54-d1bb-41c8-a8dd-59c6280e53ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
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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

PWLC PROJECTS

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