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title: "Smill Mill Social Impact Bond"
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# Smill Mill Social Impact Bond

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d926f8e4-263d-4d10-aeac-3007e1e7a7c8

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## Summary

The Leeds City Council is currently seeking bids for the "Smill Mill Social Impact Bond," a procurement initiative aimed at improving the employability of young ex-offenders aged 16-18 through paid employment and training in construction and environmental activities. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender period concludes on 8th February 2020, with the contract set to commence on 12th February 2020 and continuing until 11th February 2024. The estimated value of the contract is £200,000, and the procurement method has been classified as 'Other.'

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social impact and community engagement, especially those specialising in training, construction, and environmental services. Companies with experience in delivering programmes aimed at youth rehabilitation and workforce development will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to contribute positively to local communities while expanding their service offerings in public procurement.

## 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/473d5aae-97fb-4adb-8efd-c8f11b8f8e8e |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 11:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/473d5aae-97fb-4adb-8efd-c8f11b8f8e8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/473d5aae-97fb-4adb-8efd-c8f11b8f8e8e
  7th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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