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Workforce Development Programme for Rough Sleeping

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 16:55

TenderUpdate

19 Feb 2026 at 11:48

Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Workforce Development Programme for Rough Sleeping" was conducted by Sheffield City Council, a public authority operating within sub-central government. The tender falls under the services industry category with a focus on social work and related services, specifically targeting support for rough sleeping in Sheffield. The procurement method was open competition, with key dates including a tender deadline on 4th March 2026 and a contract award date of 27th March 2026. The awarded contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement process has moved beyond the award stage and is currently marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in workforce development and training services, particularly those with experience in social work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, as evidenced by the active involvement of Homeless Link, a charity and SME, which secured the contract through the competitive process. The programme aims to enhance high-quality professional practice among local partners, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that can offer innovative and effective training solutions in the social services sector.

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Notice Title

Workforce Development Programme for Rough Sleeping

Notice Description

This service will design and provide a thorough training and workforce development programme for selected partners and professionals who directly support people facing rough sleeping in Sheffield, with the aim of recognising and enhancing high-quality professional practice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030040-2026
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£78,901 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

HOMELESS LINK

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