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title: "Employment Support for unemployed and economically inactive people in Sheffield - Universal Project and Specialist Health Project"
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# Employment Support for unemployed and economically inactive people in Sheffield - Universal Project and Specialist Health Project

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04b33d3f-a605-4d64-b1b5-66eaf22ffa11

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Employment Support for unemployed and economically inactive people in Sheffield - Universal Project and Specialist Health Project." This initiative, classified under the guidance services sector (CPV code: 85312310), aims to provide employment support to Sheffield residents who face barriers to employment. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 22nd October 2021. The contract is valued at £237,500 and is set to commence on 1st December 2021, lasting until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employment support services, particularly those with experience in working with vulnerable groups such as individuals with disabilities or mental health issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their local knowledge and tailored approaches to meet the diverse needs of participants. Engaging in this project can enhance a company's visibility and reputation within the community, potentially leading to further business growth in similar sectors.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council is seeking a range of providers to deliver employment support for people who are unemployed or economically inactive residents of Sheffield. Participants will likely have barriers to entering employment, training or education to achieve their goals. The core project (lot 1) will support the widest scope of people, the specialist health project (lot 2) will focus on participants who have physical disability, learning disability or mental health needs. The project is part funded by the European Social Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bb5d9a-e1f5-4dbd-8ee2-939e615b666c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,758 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | AALFY; BIG AMBITIONS; BURNGREAVE WORKS; MANOR & CASTLE DEVELOPMENT TRUST; NUCA TRADING AS ZEST; SHARROW COMMUNITY FORUM; SOAR COMMUNITY; THE EMPLOYERS FORUM; YES2VENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bb5d9a-e1f5-4dbd-8ee2-939e615b666c
- 6 Oct 2021 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7853c5a-bcfb-4d43-ba32-fd19c0763bbc
- 6 Oct 2021 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e43ca8-664b-45c0-8873-1ec1f0f7aa34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bb5d9a-e1f5-4dbd-8ee2-939e615b666c
  3rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7853c5a-bcfb-4d43-ba32-fd19c0763bbc
  6th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e43ca8-664b-45c0-8873-1ec1f0f7aa34
  6th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e5e52c39-a926-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

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