Award

Pathways to Work - Targeted employment support for economically inactive residents residing in supported accommodation in Sheffield

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 17:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed a procurement process for the "Pathways to Work - Targeted employment support for economically inactive residents residing in supported accommodation in Sheffield". This contract, under the industry category of services, was designed to aid residents by providing tailored employment support, with the award announced on 22nd October 2025. The procurement method utilised was direct and below the threshold without competition, fitting the light touch special regime. The contract, valued at £45,000, will be active from 22nd October 2025 until 31st March 2026, with services delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in job search services, particularly those in the SME sector or with a VCSE focus, as exemplified by the supplier, ROUNDABOUT LIMITED. Companies skilled in delivering personalised employment support can benefit from participating in such governmental contracts, providing pathways to sustainable employment for disadvantaged groups while expanding their service reach and bolstering community engagement capacities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathways to Work - Targeted employment support for economically inactive residents residing in supported accommodation in Sheffield

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council's Employment & Skills Service, Opportunity Sheffield, seeks to commission targeted employment support to young out of work residents living in supported accommodation, providing bespoke, personalised support, and enabling access to good, sustainable employment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d201
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067639-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ROUNDABOUT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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