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title: "Multidisciplinary Machine Operator in Rail and Construction"
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# Multidisciplinary Machine Operator in Rail and Construction

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3745d46-6426-4bd4-922e-aae56148ca52

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a "Multidisciplinary Machine Operator in Rail and Construction" training programme, classified under Education and training services (CPV code 80000000). This initiative targets unemployed and economically inactive residents of Sheffield and South Yorkshire, offering a 15-20 day training course followed by a work experience placement. The contract, valued at £89,972, was awarded to Yorkshire Fitness and Leisure, with the negotiated procurement method. The training will take place within Sheffield, under a contract period from 22nd November 2024 to 31st March 2025, and a tender period that ended on 11th November 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in vocational training and workforce development, particularly those with expertise in the rail and construction sectors. The project aims to enhance employability skills for local residents, potentially leading to further engagements and collaborations with Sheffield City Council. Businesses adept in customising training programmes to meet specific sector needs, and who can facilitate practical work placements, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Opportunity Sheffield is seeking providers who will supply a 15-20 day training course focused on enhancing employability and preparing participants to secure work in the Rail and Construction sector, specifically as a Multidisciplinary Machine Operator. The training programme must be suitable for unemployed and economically inactive residents of Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Each course will accommodate a minimum of 12 participants at training premises within Sheffield. The 15-20 day programme will be followed by a work experience placement within the sector (to be arranged in liaison with Sheffield Council Project staff).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c769e4-737e-4df7-b017-a1ed11d699ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,972 |
| 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 | YORKSHIRE FITNESS AND LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c769e4-737e-4df7-b017-a1ed11d699ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c769e4-737e-4df7-b017-a1ed11d699ff
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87097&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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