Award

Pathways to Work - Supported Volunteering Project for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2025 at 12:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 May 2025 at 13:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed a procurement process for the "Pathways to Work - Supported Volunteering Project for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)". The process, under the industry category of services, aimed to provide job search services in the region of Sheffield, United Kingdom (UKE32). This initiative was funded partly by the UK Government, focusing on reducing employment barriers for individuals with ASD. The procurement method was direct, executed below the competitive threshold, and governed under the "light touch" regime. The contract was signed by the final signatory on 9th May 2025, with a performance period stretching from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2026. Sheffield City Council acted as the buying organisation in this contracting process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in offering tailored employment solutions and services. SMEs and VCSE organisations that specialise in supporting individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment could find themselves well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The Autism Centre for Supported Employment, an SME with a focus on vocational and community support, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for smaller, specialised businesses to compete effectively in targeted project areas. This type of government procurement can be a strategic avenue for businesses aiming to expand in the public sector, particularly in social service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathways to Work - Supported Volunteering Project for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Notice Description

Opportunity Sheffield seeks proposals which can address the particular engagement, employability, and progression to work challenges faced by residents with barriers to the job market. Providers will need to offer interventions to help participants overcome personal and/or circumstantial barriers to the labour market. These interventions will be tailored to target participants. This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Economic Inactivity Trailblazer funds. This contract was signed by the last signatory on 09/05/25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033309-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

AUTISM CENTRE FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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