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Pathways to Work - Targeted employment support for economically inactive residents residing in supported accommodation in Sheffield

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 17:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sheffield City Council focuses on providing targeted employment support for economically inactive residents residing in supported accommodation within Sheffield. This contract, titled "Pathways to Work," falls under the services category specifically tailored for job search services in the region of UKE32, United Kingdom. It is part-funded by the Economic Trailblazer and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, with the procurement stage being at the award phase, completed on 19th March 2026. The contract was signed on 31st July 2025, and Sheffield Young Women's Christian Association has been actively engaged as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in job search and employment services, particularly those with capabilities in delivering bespoke support to young individuals transitioning to sustainable employment. Organisations with experience in addressing the needs of economically inactive residents through light-touch, personalised programmes may find this contract attractive. The services, provided within Sheffield, can leverage regional expertise and foster local economic growth, serving as a pivotal platform for companies positioned to develop specialised support mechanisms in partnership with public authorities like Sheffield City Council.

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Notice Title

Pathways to Work - Targeted employment support for economically inactive residents residing in supported accommodation in Sheffield

Notice Description

Targeted employment support to young out of work residents living in supported accommodation, providing bespoke, personalised support, and enabling access to good, sustainable employment. This contract is part-funded by the UK Government through Economic Trailblazer and UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This contract was signed on 31/07/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fa0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025475-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SHEFFIELD YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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