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ESSP Delivery - Action Area 1 - 104120 - ESSP Delivery - Action Area 1

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 19:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Sheffield City Council, focused on the "ESSP Delivery - Action Area 1," part of Sheffield's Employment and Skills Strategic Plan (ESSP). Targeting the education and training services industry, this initiative aims to boost employment and skills in Sheffield, UK, to create a prosperous and sustainable economy. The tender has reached the contract stage, having been awarded to the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry, signifying a direct procurement method without competition due to being below threshold. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total gross value of £90,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those aiming to align with public sector goals of fostering economic growth and reducing inequality through skills development. Large-scale enterprises with experience in delivering substantial community-focused projects, especially within the UK region coded as UKE32 (Sheffield), would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Participation in such initiatives could enhance a company’s portfolio and reinforce its presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESSP Delivery - Action Area 1 - 104120 - ESSP Delivery - Action Area 1

Notice Description

Sheffield's Employment and Skills Strategic Plan (ESSP) provides a long-term vision for employment and skills in the city. Increased employment and skills for residents have an important role to play in making Sheffield's economy strong, equitable and sustainable, and creating prosperity for local people. The strategy aims to have a high-performing employment and skills system which fosters growth, optimises talent and tackles inequality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074994-2025
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
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

SHEFFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY 00064569

Further Information

Notice Documents

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