Tender

Sheffield's SEND Local offer (Digital)

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process initiated by Sheffield City Council calls for a digital transformation of Sheffield’s SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) Local Offer. This process is a vital part of compliance with the Children & Families Act 2014, which requires local authorities in England to regularly consult with children, young people, parents, and providers. Classified under the service industry, the project involves research, development, and consulting services, particularly in business, management, and equal opportunities. The open competition procurement method is adopted, with the tender submission closing on 11th December 2025. The project is valued at £36,000, with the contract scheduled to commence on 12th January 2026, and conclude by 20th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in digital consulting and development, particularly those with expertise in the education and social services sectors. Businesses can leverage this to expand their portfolio by co-creating digital solutions that enhance service accessibility and efficiency for the community of Sheffield. The tender's weightage on quality over price indicates a focus on high-value, innovative solutions that align with the educational and social goals of the community.

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Notice Title

Sheffield's SEND Local offer (Digital)

Notice Description

As part of the Children & Families Act 2014 the SEND Local Offer is a statutory requirement for all Local Authorities in England. The SEND Code of Practice 4.3 states "the Local Offer should not simply be a directory of existing services. Its success depends as much upon full engagement with children, young people and their parents as on the information it contains. The process of developing the Local Offer will help local authorities and their health partners to improve provision." Local Authorities must consult with children, young people, parents, and providers when developing and reviewing their Local Offer. Sheffield City Council needs a set of Digital User Requirements through co-design with children & young people, families, and providers to inform the development of a transformed digital Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Local Offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eac5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077940-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 20 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Elwis
Contact Email
adam.elwis@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142053372

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
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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