This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 09:52

Award

08 May 2026 at 12:42

Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 15:23

PlanningUpdate

05 Mar 2026 at 11:20

Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Modeshift STARS contract, spearheaded by Sheffield City Council, focuses on promoting active school travel across Sheffield. This open procurement process, guided by the Procurement Act 2023, involved the delivery of the Modeshift STARS Programme, which is a nationally recognised scheme funded by the Department for Transport. The contract, valued at £440,000, runs from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, with a potential extension to March 2028. Located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, the ambitious project aims to engage and support schools in sustainable travel initiatives and improve air quality around educational institutions. The contract's award stage has been completed, with PWLC PROJECTS LLP appointed as the successful supplier.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses with expertise in sustainable travel and school engagement. Companies that are suitably accredited, such as those with Modeshift STARS Accredited Delivery Partner or Trained Practitioner status, are particularly well-positioned to participate in similar future procurements. SMEs focusing on consultancy services, especially within the framework of sustainable travel solutions, can leverage this experience to build credibility and broaden their client base. The project not only targets the enhancement of community and environmental impacts but also prompts growth and recognition for participating businesses within the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Modeshift STARTS

Notice Description

Delivery of the Modeshift STARS programmes. Refer UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-012356 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-064dc0 Sheffield City Council use the Modeshift STARS scheme to engage and work with schools on promoting, encouraging, and enabling active journeys to school. The project aims to: * Engage more Sheffield schools in the project * Increase the number of accredited schools in Sheffield * Support schools to gain higher levels of accreditation * Increase the number of families choosing active journeys to school * Decrease the number of children being driven to school * Deliver active travel initiatives in participating schools across the city, * Help schools to deliver their own active travel initiatives * Improve air quality around schools by reducing the number of vehicles used on the school run, and parking near the school gates * Make school entrances safer by working with other SCC projects and services (Parking Services, School Streets, Road Safety) * Coordinating and working with associated projects with mutual aims such as Living Streets, Move More, and Local Sports Partnerships. We currently have 60 accredited schools, with 8 of those being at the highest level

Planning Information

The intention of the notice is to alert the market to an intended future tender publication, and to ensure that the market is aware that all bidders must be accredited with Modeshift to be able to deliver the Modeshift programmes, and therefore to be able to bid for the opportunity. Modeshift is the National Sustainable Travel Accreditation scheme for schools which is sponsored by Active Travel England on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT). The PME allows for interested parties to ask any questions they may have for the Local Authority. https://forms.office.com/e/vvYRvX0Jxp

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052663-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2027-06-30

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PWLC PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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