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Social Enterprise Support

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 14:04

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 12:01

TenderUpdate

14 May 2026 at 08:41

Tender

13 May 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Sheffield City Council focuses on the "Social Enterprise Support" programme aimed at delivering specialist business support and advice to social enterprises in Sheffield. The contracting authority, Sheffield City Council, operates at a sub-central government level and is based at Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, S1 2HH, United Kingdom. The procurement, aligned with the LGF Social Enterprise project, falls under the "Business and management consultancy and related services" category (CPV code 79400000) and follows an open competition method below the threshold. The award stage has been completed, with Sheffield Social Enterprise Network CIC being named as the service provider. Key dates include a contract start date of 3rd June 2026, running through to 31st March 2027. The tender period ended on 28th May 2026, with the project being part-funded by the UK Government through the Local Growth Fund and supported by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

The tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and social enterprises looking to expand their influence and capabilities within the region, especially those focusing on consultancy services geared towards business management and growth. With a contract value of £144,000 gross and a focus on increasing the startup, survival, and impact of social enterprises, eligible businesses can leverage this support to tackle startup barriers, enhance their knowledge, and foster effective collaborations. This aligns well with companies experienced in providing expert-led, collaborative, and business-focused advice and support. The transparent, open competition process ensures that businesses prioritizing both quality and price have a fair chance to compete, promoting a comprehensive support ecosystem within the Sheffield and South Yorkshire business infrastructure.

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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/054368-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 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

SHEFFIELD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK

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