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Exclusion Prevention Mentoring Service

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Sep 2025 at 12:59

Award

23 May 2025 at 15:13

TenderUpdate

21 Mar 2025 at 12:26

Tender

10 Mar 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, recently completed its 'Exclusion Prevention Mentoring Service' procurement process. This service aims to provide behaviour and resilience mentoring to children and young people in schools at risk of exclusion. The procurement, categorised under health and social work services, follows an open competition method under a light touch regime. The contract, valued at £192,038.40 gross, was awarded to Think for the Future, with operations starting on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2027, in the UKE32 region of the UK.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on educational support services, particularly those specialising in mentoring and youth engagement. Entities with experience in addressing social and emotional learning barriers are well-suited for such tenders. SMEs and VCSE organisations can find growth potential given the procurement's open nature, encouraging diverse participation and fostering a broader supplier base aimed at innovation in education and social services.

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Notice Title

Exclusion Prevention Mentoring Service

Notice Description

Exclusion Prevention Mentoring is a programme of behaviour and resilience mentoring to support children and young people in primary and secondary schools who are at risk of permanent exclusion. The aim is to increase their engagement with school and reduce suspensions and permanent exclusions. Pupils are supported to develop resilience and their ability to overcome social and emotional barriers to learning. Referrals are made by the Local Authority's Primary and Secondary Inclusion Panels, and by the Access & Inclusion Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eaf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053936-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85320000 - Social services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,032 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,032 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£160,032 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£160,032 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carol Harris
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142057397

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINK FOR THE FUTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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