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Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for Burngreave Neighbourhoods

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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ContractAmendment

19 Mar 2026 at 17:49

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18 Jun 2025 at 14:05

Award

01 May 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has embarked on the project titled "Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for Burngreave Neighbourhoods," aiming to provide employment support services within Sheffield's Burngreave area. The procurement process falls within the public services industry category with a focus on job search services. Initially awarded in 2025, amendments to this contract were recorded as of March 2026. Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government authority, leads this initiative designed to address specific employability and progression challenges faced by local residents. The contract spans from May 2025 to March 2026, executed under a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold nature, and is part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The tender affords opportunities for business growth particularly suitable for SMEs within the service sector that specialise in employment support and job search services. Consulting firms that can devise tailored interventions to assist individuals in overcoming employment barriers may find this contract appealing. The contract includes potential performance-related bonuses, presenting an incentive structure that rewards exceeding job start targets. This setup advocates for innovative service providers who can confidently deliver significant outcomes in employment engagement and progression. Businesses seeking to compete in this domain can leverage their expertise in targeted interventions to nurture and expand their presence within the region.

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Notice Title

Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for Burngreave Neighbourhoods

Notice Description

Delivery of employment support address the particular engagement, employability, and progression to work challenges faced by residents with specific barriers to the job market. Provider 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025495-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£96,766 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURNGREAVE WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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