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Social Firms Advocate for Learning Difficulties & Disabilities, Neurodiversity and/or Autism

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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18 Oct 2024 at 18:07

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed a tender process titled "Social Firms Advocate for Learning Difficulties & Disabilities, Neurodiversity and/or Autism." This procurement falls under the community action programme category and seeks to foster the creation of social firms in Sheffield, specifically aiming to provide sustainable employment for residents with learning difficulties, disabilities, neurodiversity, or autism. The procurement process, categorised as services, utilised an "Other" procurement method and encompassed a contract period from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2026. The award, valued at £111,826, was finalised on 16th October 2024, and the service area covers Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community action programmes, equal opportunities consultancy, or education and training services to expand their operations and impact. The service aims to provide high-quality employment opportunities, fostering social enterprise development within Sheffield. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given their often deep-rooted commitment to community development and capacity for innovative service delivery tailored to niche populations. Yes2Ventures Ltd, a large organisation, has already been awarded this contract, underscoring the need for expertise and capability in handling large-scale social enterprise projects.

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Notice Title

Social Firms Advocate for Learning Difficulties & Disabilities, Neurodiversity and/or Autism

Notice Description

The service is designed to support the foundation and development of social firms in Sheffield, with the specific purpose of providing quality, sustainable employment opportunities for residents who have LDD, Neurodiversity and/or Autism.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac09125-3840-409a-a5bc-9848757405ca
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85322000 - Community action programme

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,826 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,826 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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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

YES2VENTURES

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