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title: "Smill Mill Social Impact Bond"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-baf19662-d40c-4dfe-bea4-670d0789429a"
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buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-02-07"
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# Smill Mill Social Impact Bond

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baf19662-d40c-4dfe-bea4-670d0789429a

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## Summary

Leeds City Council is seeking bids for the "Skill Mill Social Impact Bond," a procurement initiative aimed at providing paid outdoor employment and training for young ex-offenders aged 16-18. The contract, classified under health and social work services, is set in Yorkshire and the Humber with a total value of £200,000. The tender period is active and will conclude on 8th February 2020. The contract is expected to begin on 12th February 2020 and will last until 11th February 2024. This procurement process is classified as 'Other' under the procurement method.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for companies specialising in social and community services, particularly those with expertise in rehabilitation, employment training, and environmental management. Businesses that provide training programs or employment services aimed at marginalised groups will find this contract particularly relevant as it focuses on integrating ex-offenders into the workforce while enhancing local environments. With a total budget of £200,000, successful bidders will play a key role in driving social impact and contributing to community development.

## Notice

The Skill Mill programme helps young ex-offenders (aged 16-18) engage with the labour market. It provides paid outdoor employment in their local area with on-the-job training in construction, environmental and flood management activities. This is a unique approach to both the rehabilitation and empowerment of ex-offenders and offers practical improvement of local environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bac4f48-ef11-4a8f-9727-ca5dc3b7e990 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2020 - 11 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2020 at 11:16 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bac4f48-ef11-4a8f-9727-ca5dc3b7e990
- 7 Feb 2020 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e206813-4207-49bc-97d6-ac52aad5e409

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e206813-4207-49bc-97d6-ac52aad5e409
  7th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bac4f48-ef11-4a8f-9727-ca5dc3b7e990
  7th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.gov.uk

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