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title: "Therapeutic Alternative Provision"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Therapeutic Alternative Provision

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5158718c-0e62-4715-abb9-eead01650f53

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract titled "Therapeutic Alternative Provision" to Make a Difference Provision Ltd. This procurement, categorised under "Education and training services," focuses on providing off-site education placements with therapeutic intervention for pupils at risk of exclusion. The contract, valued at £245,700, will serve the Yorkshire and the Humber region and spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025. The procurement method is classified as "Other," and the procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the awarding date noted as 2nd October 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and therapeutic services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in such tenders, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies offering innovative therapeutic educational services will find this contract beneficial, as it aligns with the need for specialised interventions for at-risk pupils, which is a growing niche within the education sector. The collaborative nature of working with Sheffield City Council also offers potential for long-term partnerships and increased business visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of off-site education placements (alternative provision) with a focus on therapeutic intervention for pupils who are at risk of exclusion or excluded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a53570-6bb2-45d4-afd3-b16d20f7fb4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,700 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAKE A DIFFERENCE PROVISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a53570-6bb2-45d4-afd3-b16d20f7fb4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a53570-6bb2-45d4-afd3-b16d20f7fb4c
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86348&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

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