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title: "Step Up to Social Work Cohort 9"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Step Up to Social Work Cohort 9

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89bccc88-b387-4ce4-9ade-09cfeb15c90d

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council, located at Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, has awarded a contract for the delivery of a postgraduate diploma programme titled "Step Up to Social Work Cohort 9." This contract falls under the higher education services industry, specifically vocational training, and targets the Yorkshire and Humber region in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £518,000, will be executed by Manchester Metropolitan University from 1 March 2025 to 31 March 2027. The procurement process is identified as "Other," focusing on services, and it has reached the award stage as of 18 December 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those involved in vocational and higher education, to collaborate with public sector organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as those involved in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are indicated as suitable candidates to engage in this type of procurement. The involvement with a large-scale institution like Manchester Metropolitan University suggests potential for strategic partnerships and increased visibility within the public education sector.

## Notice

Delivery of a post graduate diploma funded by Department for Education. This contract will deliver the qualification on behalf of the Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Partnership for Step Up to Social Work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a83578-e1a4-4c93-922d-c216db571e6a |
| 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £518,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £518,000 |
| 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 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a83578-e1a4-4c93-922d-c216db571e6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a83578-e1a4-4c93-922d-c216db571e6a
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93983&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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