This public procurement record has 15 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

18 Dec 2025 at 15:15

Award

09 Jun 2025 at 00:17

Award

08 May 2025 at 17:47

TenderUpdate

01 May 2025 at 13:13

Award

06 Dec 2024 at 15:37

Award

22 Nov 2024 at 14:07

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24 Sep 2024 at 17:04

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05 Jun 2024 at 13:04

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24 May 2024 at 16:34

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12 Apr 2024 at 16:03

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12 Apr 2024 at 13:03

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11 Apr 2024 at 18:33

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11 Apr 2024 at 12:03

Award

13 Mar 2024 at 12:18

Tender

04 Dec 2023 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is seeking service providers for the "Railtrack Maintenance" project under public procurement focused on education and training services. The tender involves the delivery of a three-week training course aimed at enhancing the employability of unemployed and economically inactive residents of Sheffield, specifically within the Rail Logistics sector. The procurement is classified under the services category, with training delivered within the UKE3 region. The procurement process has reached the award update and contract update stages as of 18th December 2025. Yorkshire Fitness and Leisure has been awarded the contract, which has a duration of 270 days, following a selective, restricted procedure. The total contract value is £134,500 and was signed on 28th May 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in vocational training and skills development, particularly those with expertise in industrial sectors like Rail Logistics. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, such as local training providers, are well-positioned to compete due to their understanding of local training needs and employment landscapes. Additionally, the procurement requires coordination with project staff from Opportunity Sheffield, emphasising community involvement and practical work-based experience, which makes it ideal for companies with existing relationships in the Sheffield employment and training ecosystem. The procurement supports the dynamic skills market in Sheffield, enhancing local employment opportunities and regional economic activity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Railtrack Maintenance

Notice Description

Opportunity Sheffield is seeking a Provider to deliver a 3-week training course with focus on enhancing employability and preparing participants to secure work in the Rail Logistics sector. The training programme must be suitable for unemployed and economically inactive residents in Sheffield. Each course will accommodate a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 12 participants. The 3-week programme should include practical work-based experience within the sector (to be arranged in liaison with Opportunity Sheffield Project staff).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of a 3-week training course with focus on enhancing employability and preparing participants to secure work in the Rail Logistics sector. The training programme must be suitable for unemployed and economically inactive residents in Sheffield. Each course will accommodate a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 12 participants. The 3-week programme should include practical work-based experience within the sector (to be arranged in liaison with Opportunity Sheffield Project staff).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04218f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084513-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£521,490 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Bhayani HR & Employment Law

Cavendish Cancer Care

Manor and Castle Development Trust

Skills-UK, Education & Training Limited

TEC Partnership

The Nature Box

The Nature Box Forest School

The Springboard Charity

Yorkshire Fitness and Leisure

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