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Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for Economically Inactive Residents residing in Supported Accommodation

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process titled "Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for Economically Inactive Residents residing in Supported Accommodation". This tender is aimed at the education and training industry category and is part of a broader initiative to reform employment, skills, and health services in South Yorkshire. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and progressed to the award stage with the contract being signed on 30th September 2025. The project, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, spans from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £45,000.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in providing tailored employment support services, especially those offering education and training solutions. The awarded contract to Nomad Opening Doors highlights the potential for large-scale or VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) organisations to participate. Businesses focused on delivering bespoke, person-centred employment support programmes have the chance to align with local government objectives and leverage public funding to expand their service offerings and foster economic growth within the region.

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Notice Title

Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for Economically Inactive Residents residing in Supported Accommodation

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council's Employment & Skills Service, Opportunity Sheffield, has commissioned a provider to deliver targeted employment support to young out of work residents living in supported accommodation, providing bespoke, personalised support, and enabling access to good, sustainable employment. This is part of a wider programme of system change in South Yorkshire's employment, skills and health space - Pathways to Work This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Economic Inactivity Trailblazer funds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065372-2025
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
£45,000 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

NOMAD OPENING DOORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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