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Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers." This project aims to provide specialist employment support for refugees and asylum seekers within Sheffield, under the council's Employment & Skills Service. The procurement was carried out using a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition, and falls under the services industry with specific focus on education and training services. The contract was awarded to The Growth Company Limited, based in Manchester, and is active from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Economic Trailblazer Fund.

This procurement presents a key opportunity for businesses specialising in community-based employment support, particularly those focusing on vulnerable groups such as refugees and asylum seekers. Businesses with expertise in delivering employment and skills training, as well as those that provide comprehensive support services like counselling and bespoke skills courses, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Firms operating within the education and training industry could leverage this project to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their impact in fostering sustainable employment solutions in South Yorkshire. Recognised for engaging with participants to improve employment outcomes, businesses of similar calibre and innovative service offerings would be well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council's Employment & Skills Service, Opportunity Sheffield seeks to commission a community-based employment support project targeted at Refugees and Asylum Seekers who are seeking work. This tender specification describes opportunities for providers to deliver cohort-specialist employment support activity in Sheffield, as part of this wider programme of system change in South Yorkshire's employment, skills and health space - Pathways to Work. This contract is part funded by the UK Government through UKSPF and Economic Trailblazer Fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065360-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 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

THE GROWTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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