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Connect to Work Sheffield: Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) employment support

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 15:25

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 10:44

Planning

27 May 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Connect to Work Sheffield: Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) employment support" contract. The initiative focuses on providing employment support services specifically designed for Sheffield residents with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, or other neurodiversity. This project is a part of the UK's Connect to Work programme and utilized an open procurement procedure under a light touch regime. The procurement phase has concluded with the award scheduled, and the service is set to commence on 1st January 2026, continuing until 31st March 2030. The total contract value is £911,326, with a discretionary option available for additional funding.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in job search and vocational training services. The awarded contract to Autism Plus Limited, a large organisation with experience in providing tailored services, showcases the potential for businesses focused on social value and supporting diverse needs in the workforce. Businesses with expertise in job placement, particularly those capable of engaging participants and collaborating with employers, are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Additionally, the programme's framework allows for the inclusion of small and medium enterprises along with voluntary or community sector enterprises, thus presenting a diverse landscape for business involvement and contribution to social impact initiatives.

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Notice Title

Connect to Work Sheffield: Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) employment support

Notice Description

The SEQF service will commission the provider to deliver an individual placement and support (IPS) form of employability service targeting Sheffield residents with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities or other neurodiversity. Participants will be residents of Sheffield. This project is funded by the UK Government through Connect to Work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Discretionary participant fund - option to claim an additional funding element for small one off costs for a participant to support their move into a paid employment role, or other costs where justified and agreed by the contract manager. This option is subject to availability should funds become available durring the contract term. The value of this option is estimated at PS10-15,000 in addition to the advertised value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05274d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076574-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£759,439 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£759,439 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£759,439 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTISM PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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