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104123 Autism Outreach Service

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Dec 2025 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "104123 Autism Outreach Service" was initiated by Sheffield City Council, classed as a public authority at the sub-central government level. The contract falls under the services category, specifically primary education services, and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The process concluded with the award stage, with the contract being signed by the last signatory on 15th September 2025. This procurement utilised a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, which is considered a 'light touch' regime. The contract is valued at £260,326 and runs from 2nd September 2025 to 31st August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those skilled in autism spectrum support within primary education. Organisations like The Rowan School, which was awarded this contract, can leverage their expertise in this niche sector to provide crucial outreach services. This contract highlights potential growth avenues for similar businesses looking to partner with local governmental authorities to enrich their service offerings and positively impact local educational systems. Given the lack of competition due to the procurement method, businesses with established local ties and expertise in autism services would be well-positioned to secure such contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

104123 Autism Outreach Service

Notice Description

The Autism Outreach Service provides support to primary schools across Sheffield to offer expertise to help maintain a mainstream school placement for pupils who are living with autism spectrum disorder. It is funded by the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) from Department for Education (DfE). Approvals received prior to contract start date. Delays in contract being signed. This contract was signed by the last signatory on 15/09/25.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078715-2025
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

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,326 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 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

THE ROWAN SCHOOL

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