Tender

Social Enterprise Support

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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14 May 2026 at 08:41

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13 May 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Social Enterprise Support," targeting the business and management consultancy industry. The tender focuses on providing specialist support and advice to social enterprises in Sheffield, and it is part of the Local Growth Fund (LGF) project supported by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and partially funded by the UK Government. The process is in the tender update stage, with active status, and employs an open procurement method below the threshold for competition. Key dates include the enquiry period, ending on 20th May 2026, and the submission deadline on 28th May 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The services will be delivered within the UK region, with an estimated contract value of £144,000 gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the social enterprise sector in Sheffield. Enterprises that specialise in business and management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in social enterprises, are well-suited to compete. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), focusing on a collaborative approach to tackle growth barriers and boost the impact and sustainability of social enterprises. With award criteria emphasising both price and quality, businesses with high-quality services and competitive pricing strategies have the potential to secure a rewarding contract, aligning with Sheffield's broader business support infrastructure and fostering regional economic growth.

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Notice Title

Social Enterprise Support

Notice Description

To deliver a programme of specialist business support and advice for social enterprises in Sheffield as part of the LGF Social Enterprise project. The aim of the activity is to increase the startup, survival and impact of the sector, through a business focused, expert led, collaborative approach, aligning with the wider Sheffield/South Yorkshire business support infrastructure and ecosystem. Social enterprises receiving support will be helped to tackle barriers to start and grow through increased knowledge, support and effective collaborations. The LGF Social Enterprise project is being supported by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and is part-funded by the UK Government through the Local Growth Fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069752
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044221-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
28 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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