Lowedges, Batemoor and Jordanthorpe (Sheffield) Employment Support Offer - Market Engagement

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

18 Jun 2026 at 17:07

Planning

18 Jun 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Lowedges, Batemoor and Jordanthorpe (Sheffield) Employment Support Offer - Market Engagement." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting the job search services sector. Location for this tender is the south of Sheffield, focusing on communities such as Lowedges, Batemoor, and Jordanthorpe. The Council is utilizing a blended approach for market engagement, inviting potential providers to participate by 26th June 2026. The contract is expected to begin on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st March 2027. The procurement method involves preliminary market engagement to gauge interest and explore existing opportunities within the area.

This tender offers excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in employment support services. Companies with experience in job search services and those capable of catering to community-specific needs will be well-suited to compete. The Council's approach to engagement ensures that a variety of stakeholders are involved, allowing businesses to collaborate with key decision-makers and develop innovative solutions. Participating in this process not only creates potential for securing a contract but also strengthens business presence within the community as a valued service provider.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lowedges, Batemoor and Jordanthorpe (Sheffield) Employment Support Offer - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is conducting this preliminary market engagement to understand the opportunities for employment support in the south of Sheffield (Lowedges, Batemoor and Jordanthorpe).

Planning Information

The Council intends to use a blended approach to market engagement for this exercise which involves: • this opportunity to respond to the survey (access via the link below), and potential follow-up discussions with respondents. • gauge the level of interest from potential providers who may wish to enter a contract to deliver services on behalf of the Council. • gauge the scope of what is already available in the geographical area, and whether something new may need to be developed to address commissioning and programme ambitions. • targeted conversations with any key stakeholders, including potential providers, to ensure we have collected a wide range of views. Link to YORTender portal for further information and to submit your response via the online survey: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/106596/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=YORTENDER

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b818
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057786-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£48,183 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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