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title: "ESF Pathways Therapy Service - 1:1 therapeutic sessions to support people to move closer to employment"
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# ESF Pathways Therapy Service - 1:1 therapeutic sessions to support people to move closer to employment

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e2585ff-b537-4acc-bd2b-9e398b327d1a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the ESF Pathways Therapy Service is currently at the award stage, having been initiated by Sheffield City Council. This service involves providing 1:1 therapeutic sessions to assist individuals in overcoming barriers to employment. The tender, valued at £20,000 and classified under guidance and counselling services, includes a contract period starting from 18 October 2021 until 31 March 2022. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 12 October 2021.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in therapeutic services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies offering counselling services and those experienced in working with individuals facing employment barriers are well-suited for this tender. Engaging in such projects not only helps businesses expand their service offerings but also contributes positively to community employment initiatives.

## Notice

Delivery of an intensive therapeutic programme designed to support people with a number of barriers to employment. Sessions will be on a 1:1 basis, typically 45-60 minutes per session, for between 4 to 8 weeks. The main aim of these sessions is to get the individuals much closer to employment than when they started these sessions through a form of counselling or talking therapy. this project is part funded by the European Social Fund

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ee1cb2-1543-41a6-a448-60bcbe2e4eb7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 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 | GREEN TREE THERAPY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ee1cb2-1543-41a6-a448-60bcbe2e4eb7
- 1 Oct 2021 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665d53d3-1b1d-473e-ad21-62851235da76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ee1cb2-1543-41a6-a448-60bcbe2e4eb7
  27th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665d53d3-1b1d-473e-ad21-62851235da76
  1st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=09f53863-cb22-ec11-810e-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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