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Fresh Start - Early Intervention Support Service for Vulnerable Women

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process is managed by Sheffield City Council, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. It pertains to the "Fresh Start - Early Intervention Support Service for Vulnerable Women," which falls under the services category, specifically social work services. This initiative is designed to support vulnerable women by providing specialist early intervention addressing substance misuse, mental health, domestic abuse, and other social vulnerabilities. The procurement stage is complete, with the awarding and contract stages finalised. The contract's period began on 1 April 2026 and will conclude on 31 March 2027, with a gross value of £109,190.40. The procurement method employed was direct and below the threshold, without competition, observing a "light touch" regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in social work services and early intervention support. The awarded contractor, AIREDALE VOLUNTARY DRUG AND ALCOHOL AGENCY LIMITED, exemplifies the type of supplier well-suited for projects of this nature. Businesses operating within the social services sector, particularly those with expertise in supporting vulnerable populations and addressing complex social issues, may find future opportunities in similar procurements initiated by sub-central government bodies like Sheffield City Council. The focus on sustainable change and comprehensive intervention underscores the potential for meaningful collaboration, growth, and contribution to community welfare.

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Notice Title

Fresh Start - Early Intervention Support Service for Vulnerable Women

Notice Description

The Fresh Start service provides specialist early intervention and intensive support to vulnerable women who have previously had children removed from their care. The service aims to support sustainable change by addressing complex needs including substance misuse, mental health, domestic abuse, housing, health, and wider social vulnerabilities. The service is preventative in nature and supports improved outcomes for women and reduced future demand on statutory services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068245
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033889-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,992 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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

AIREDALE VOLUNTARY DRUG AND ALCOHOL AGENCY

Further Information

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