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100202 - Pathways to Work - Targeted employment support for economically inactive residents residing in supported accommodation in Sheffield

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council recently completed a procurement process for a tender titled "Pathways to Work - Targeted employment support for economically inactive residents residing in supported accommodation in Sheffield." This falls under the services category and was conducted using a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, as part of a light-touch regime. The award was made on 23rd June 2025, and the contract commenced on 1st July 2025, running until 31st March 2026. The buying organisation is a public authority within the sub-central government sector, based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, which shows a commitment to enhancing employment opportunities for residents, specifically targeting young people in supported accommodation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employment support services. The contract, valued at £60,000 gross, offers a platform for businesses, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their operations within the public sector. Businesses adept at providing personalised, job-search and employment facilitation services will find this contract particularly valuable, as it aligns with the goal of delivering sustainable employment solutions to economically inactive individuals. The Sheffield Young Women's Christian Association has been awarded this contract, highlighting the opportunity for similar organisations to engage in future, comparable tenders.

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Notice Title

100202 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077034-2025
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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

SHEFFIELD YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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