Award

Therapeutic Alternative Provision

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract titled "Therapeutic Alternative Provision" in the Secondary Education Services category for children and young people at risk of or excluded from school. The procurement process was conducted using a restricted procedure method, focusing on organisations that can provide 14 full-time equivalent places following Trauma Informed and Therapeutic principles. The contract is set in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with a completion of the procurement stage indicated by the award date of 18th December 2025. The contract, valued at £433,100, is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in alternative education methods, particularly those experienced in therapeutic and trauma-informed care. Companies that focus on educational and training services, especially those registered as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract's alignment with local educational needs presents a considerable potential for business growth, allowing suppliers like 'Make A Difference Provision Ltd,' who has been awarded this contract, to establish or enhance their presence in the education sector. The strategic opportunity for an SME to fill this niche demonstrates the potential for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in education and social development.

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Notice Title

Therapeutic Alternative Provision

Notice Description

The service will deliver a minimum of 14FTE places for short-term and medium-term Alternative Provision based on Trauma Informed and Therapeutic principles, for children and young people who are on roll at a school but are at risk of exclusion and for children who have already been permanently excluded from school and are not on roll.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe864f85-80f7-4886-8841-10655b0c3667
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9897b3-647e-49e7-91ff-0826ac24e7c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£433,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£433,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 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

MAKE A DIFFERENCE PROVISION

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