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Pathways to Work - Physiotherapy Support

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2025 at 12:40

Award

01 May 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Pathways to Work - Physiotherapy Support" was conducted by Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. The focus of this initiative is on delivering physiotherapy sessions to participants of the Pathways to Work employment support programme, further supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This procurement falls under the industry category of physiotherapy services and utilizes a limited procurement method with a light-touch regime, specifically for below-threshold needs. The tender stage is complete, having transitioned to an awarded contract phase on 1st May 2025, with the contract's end date scheduled for 31st March 2026. The location for service delivery is within the UKE region, specifically in Sheffield.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in physiotherapy services. The awarded contract, valued at £40,000, represents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as DOWN2U HEALTH AND WELLBEING LIMITED, which successfully secured the project. Businesses that can provide specialised, targeted health and wellness services stand to benefit from such procurement opportunities, further enhancing their market presence and showcasing their capabilities in supporting government-funded employment initiatives. The limited competition procurement method favours skilled SMEs capable of meeting specific service criteria effectively.

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Notice Title

Pathways to Work - Physiotherapy Support

Notice Description

Delivery of physiotherapy sessions as a wraparound support for participants of the Pathways to Work employment support programme. 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 all parties as of 09/05/25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033297-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£40,000 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

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

DOWN2U HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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