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title: "Learning Difficulties and Disabilities work within libraries"
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# Learning Difficulties and Disabilities work within libraries

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ef92921-707e-4164-a5c0-4e5c8912dcfb

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council, located in Sheffield (S1 4PL), has completed a procurement process titled "Learning Difficulties and Disabilities work within libraries," aimed at delivering a Supported Work Placement service within Council and Community-managed libraries. This initiative falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" with a contract value of £30,000. The open tender period concluded on 18 January 2019, and the awarded contract commenced on 1 February 2019, lasting until 31 December 2019. The successful supplier of this contract is Big Ambitions CIC.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for organisations that specialise in providing support services for individuals with learning difficulties, as it aims to enhance their employability through placements in library settings. Businesses with experience in social services, community engagement, and workforce development would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging with the council’s initiatives could facilitate partnerships and foster public sector relationships, ultimately driving growth and impact within the community.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council's Opportunity Sheffield is seeking to procure an organisation to deliver a Supported Work Placement service within Council and Community managed Libraries. The Successful organisation will work with Opportunity Sheffield in order to actively promote the service. Sheffield City Council is looking for a company that will run a project to place people with Learning Difficulties in a voluntary role. Initially this would be done within the Council-managed libraries, with the potential to extend to the community-managed libraries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3410d8b8-767d-4a40-bd33-4c98e418043d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIG AMBITIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2019 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3410d8b8-767d-4a40-bd33-4c98e418043d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3410d8b8-767d-4a40-bd33-4c98e418043d
  2nd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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