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Pathways to Work Volunteer to Career Pathway

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 18:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sheffield City Council concerns the "Pathways to Work Volunteer to Career Pathway" project, aimed at transitioning volunteers to paid employment, with partial funding from the UK Government under the Economic Trailblazer initiative. The contract, awarded to Voluntary Action Sheffield, falls within the services category, specifically job search services, and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom (region UKE32). The procurement has been completed with the contract signed on 24th November 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2027. The process utilised the "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, under a light touch regime, and was compliant with the legal basis stipulated in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in job search services and employment support within the voluntary sector. Large scale businesses with experience in supporting volunteer transitions to paid roles and that align with the objectives outlined by Sheffield City Council would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Companies with expertise in economic development projects, especially those harnessing government-funded initiatives, can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in public procurement and make a significant impact in local community workforce development.

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Notice Title

Pathways to Work Volunteer to Career Pathway

Notice Description

Project to support people currently engaged in a volunteer role to move into paid employment. This contract is part-funded by the UK Government through Economic Trailblazer. This contract was signed on 22/12/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025502-2026
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
£179,345 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

VOLUNTARY ACTION SHEFFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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