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title: "Interview Clothing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Interview Clothing

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ee5c0b7-d356-40ff-8e12-88aa371d0333

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Interview Clothing", valued at £20,000, aimed at providing interview attire and presentation advice to individuals from the Sheffield ESF Pathways Employment programmes. This initiative, which falls under the category of Occupational clothing and special workwear, is designated to support unemployed and vulnerable candidates who cannot afford suitable clothing for job interviews. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract period running from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. Notably, the tender period ended on 13 September 2021, prior to the award announcement dated 29 September 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational clothing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing quality attire and styling services tailored to job seekers. Businesses with expertise in interview preparation and personal presentation could also thrive. As the contract is intended for a public service programme, firms with experience in community engagement and support of vulnerable populations will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is to provide a dedicated service to individuals referred from any of the Sheffield ESF Pathways Employment programmes which as well as self-presentation advice, body language, and dress code advice, individuals will be given a suit, shirt, tie or skirt and blouse and shoes as well as some thoughtful advice, and if needed, interview training skills. This project is designed to support some of the most vulnerable individuals who may not otherwise be in a position to purchase clothing suitable for interview. The overall objectives of the project are to: 1. Work with the individuals referred from the ESF Pathways Programme to provide suitable interview clothing. 2. Provide advice to people referred by Sheffield ESF Pathways covering the basics of personal presentation, body language, and dress codes. Target Group * Individuals, who are out of work and are being supported through the Sheffield ESF Pathways Programme to find work, but do not have or are not able to afford suitable interview clothing. The aim of the project is to provide wrap around support by way of interview clothing and advise on self-presentation. The first thirty seconds of a job interview are critical as employers make up their mind about candidates very quickly so it's important that that they feel confident in their appearance which helps them perform well thus increasing their chances of success. Unemployed often vulnerable men and women will be referred to the project by Sheffield's ESF Pathway projects when they have the offer of a job or apprenticeship interview, but they neither have nor are able to afford suitable interview clothing. The successful bidder will provide a welcoming friendly environment where clients come in for a styling session and are given a suit, shirt tie or skirt & blouse and shoes as well as some thoughtful advice, and if needed interview training skills. A client's appointment will last up to an hour. The provider will help them to find good quality interview clothing that fits well and looks great and clients and provider work together to find the right accessories. The service is free and they get to keep the clothes. The service is an important step in helping men and women back into work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408bfd2f-0752-4696-8fb9-cf4818aa29c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SUIT WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408bfd2f-0752-4696-8fb9-cf4818aa29c4
- 8 Sep 2021 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/119397e3-3e22-4cdd-93b9-e6bb6a1b27b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408bfd2f-0752-4696-8fb9-cf4818aa29c4
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/119397e3-3e22-4cdd-93b9-e6bb6a1b27b4
  8th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8b662529-ae10-ec11-810e-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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