Award

Design of a Virtual Rough Sleeping Partnership Hub

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 16:29

TenderUpdate

19 Feb 2026 at 10:47

Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sheffield City Council has reached the award stage for the design of a Virtual Rough Sleeping Partnership Hub in Sheffield. The project falls under the industry category of social work and related services. Located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, this procurement utilised an open competition method for contracts below the threshold, operating under a light-touch regime. The award was made to Social Finance, an SME dedicated to social finance solutions, with the contract awarded on 27th March 2026, starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. This tender offers a service delivery model aimed at supporting rough sleepers and fostering partnerships in the region, with a final contract value of £99,888 excluding VAT.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the social work services industry, particularly those with expertise in innovative social solutions and partnership models. Businesses focused on social finance, particularly SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises), would find this contract appealing due to its focus on social impact and community development. The procurement's open competition method enables a wide range of eligible organisations to engage, thus fostering collaborative approaches and potentially expanding their service offerings and market reach in the social services sector. With its emphasis on quality as a key criterion for award, businesses adept at delivering high-quality community-oriented projects will thrive in this context.

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Notice Title

Design of a Virtual Rough Sleeping Partnership Hub

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is seeking proposals from a suitably qualified organisation to design and develop a delivery model for a Virtual Rough Sleeping Partnership Hub in Sheffield.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030025-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£99,888 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL FINANCE

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