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title: "Primary Step Out Programme for the Alternative Provision Programme"
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# Primary Step Out Programme for the Alternative Provision Programme

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15305246-a4a1-4c32-bfd9-2a4fb8f853b6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Primary Step Out Programme for the Alternative Provision Programme" was managed by Sheffield City Council, focusing on education and training services. Taking place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, the selective procurement utilised a restricted procedure. Important dates in this process included the tender period ending on 22nd May 2025, with the contract running from 2nd June 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, as of 24th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education and training services that can effectively support vulnerable pupils at risk of permanent exclusion or experiencing challenges in full-time educational settings. The programme is particularly well-suited for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer innovative solutions for pupil engagement and transition support, particularly from Y6 to Y7. The involvement of successful suppliers like Active Education and Growing Wild Woodland Nursery indicates a preference for organisations capable of delivering impactful, tailored educational programmes.

## Notice

We wish to purchase a tailored course suitable for pupils who are: * at risk of Permanent Exclusion * find attending an educational setting on a full-time basis challenging * attend school on a reduced timetable * need a step out from their current setting. * school refusers or those who have anxiety around attending an educational setting Providers must be able to demonstrate an ability to develop and deliver meaningful, intensive re-engagement/progression programmes for one or more of the following groups of pupils. * Primary Key stage 1 and Key stage 2 pupils * To provide support with the transition of Y6 pupils into Y7 to ensure the best possible outcomes for successful transition offering in school support and mentoring.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e529ed3-3d39-49e5-8f49-3c2e2e7afc41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105 |
| 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 2HH |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE EDUCATION; GROWING WILD WOODLAND NURSERY; LILY LODGE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE; TAILORED TUITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e529ed3-3d39-49e5-8f49-3c2e2e7afc41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e529ed3-3d39-49e5-8f49-3c2e2e7afc41
  24th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93729&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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