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title: "Pathways to Work - Geographically Targeted Employment Support in Sheffield"
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# Pathways to Work - Geographically Targeted Employment Support in Sheffield

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cf540ab-30b3-4512-b0c9-b9bf39dc0d26

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Pathways to Work - Geographically Targeted Employment Support in Sheffield" project. This tender, classified under job search services and community action programmes, aimed to engage economically inactive participants through community-focused employment support within various zones in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, with the tendering period ending on 28 February 2025, and the contractual agreement starting on 1 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2026.

This project represents significant opportunities for businesses, specifically those specialising in community engagement and employment support services. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, reflecting Sheffield City Council's commitment to inclusive growth. The project can provide substantial business growth by allowing providers to deliver tailored interventions for Sheffield’s economically inactive residents. Among the suppliers awarded are Manor & Castle Development Trust, SOAR Community, Tinsley Forum, Netherthorpe & Upperthorpe Community Alliance ta Zest, Reed in Partnership, and The Growth Company, creating a diverse ecosystem of service providers to tackle local employment challenges.

## Notice

Opportunity Sheffield is seeking a range of providers to deliver a community-focused / hyper-local employment support project with an innovative approach to engaging economically inactive participants within different types of community settings. Focused particularly on economically inactive residents, providing tailored interventions and supporting them into work. Bidders may bid for one or more of a number of geographical zones (lots). The contract value advertised it the total budget for all lots within this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c95dad3-7b16-4593-b96f-ff57745eecb4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,015,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £870,264 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | MANOR & CASTLE DEVELOPMENT TRUST; NETHERTHORPE & UPPERTHORPE COMMUNITY ALLIANCE TA ZEST; REED IN PARTNERSHIP; SOAR COMMUNITY; THE GROWTH; TINSLEY FORUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79611000 - Job search services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c95dad3-7b16-4593-b96f-ff57745eecb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c95dad3-7b16-4593-b96f-ff57745eecb4
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90147&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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