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Pathways to Work - Geographically Targeted Employment Support - Zone A Stocksbridge and North

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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ContractAmendment

19 Mar 2026 at 18:08

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18 Jun 2025 at 14:13

Award

01 May 2025 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has amended its contract for the "Pathways to Work - Geographically Targeted Employment Support" initiative for Zone A, Stocksbridge and North, with the latest change dated 19th March 2026. The procurement, which falls under public authority sub-central government classification, continues to focus on employment support, addressing barriers faced by residents in the job market. This project is part of a direct procurement method, categorised under light-touch regime and below-threshold procedures without competition. Situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom, this contract commenced on the 28th of November, 2025, with key funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Amendments and contract notices are readily accessible for review.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for service providers specialising in job search services and employment support programmes, particularly those with expertise in overcoming employment barriers. Organisations such as SMEs that can tailor interventions to individual needs and boost employability are well-positioned to compete. The project, which promises potential bonuses for performance exceeding targets, provides an exceptional platform for providers to enhance their portfolio and gain further recognition in the sector. Companies dedicated to promoting social value, such as STEP Development Trust, are already participating, emphasising the prospect for growth and partnership in similar enterprises. Businesses aiming to expand their reach in the public sector employment domain will find this contract a promising gateway for development.

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Notice Title

Pathways to Work - Geographically Targeted Employment Support - Zone A Stocksbridge and North

Notice Description

Delivery of employment support address the particular engagement, employability, and progression to work challenges faced by residents with 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-050bdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025499-2026
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£78,925 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

STEP DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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