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title: "Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for residents with Autism, learning difficulties or disabilities, and/or neurodiversity (1)"
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# Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for residents with Autism, learning difficulties or disabilities, and/or neurodiversity (1)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed5dcc54-e936-4968-965f-d5609c5db5e4

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract to Manor & Castle Development Trust Ltd for the delivery of "Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for residents with Autism, learning difficulties or disabilities, and/or neurodiversity." This project, part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Economic Inactivity Trailblazer funds, aims to tackle the engagement, employability, and progression challenges of specific residents in Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement falls under the "Job search services" and "Community action programme" categories. The contract, valued at £54,848.85, will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, following the tender period that concluded on 7 March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in employment support services, particularly those experienced in working with people with disabilities or neurodiversity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply due to their suitability. Companies offering tailored interventions to overcome personal and circumstantial barriers will find a conducive environment to showcase and scale their programs while contributing to the community's welfare in Yorkshire and the Humber.

## Notice

Delivery of employment support address the particular engagement, employability, and progression to work challenges faced by residents with specific barriers to the job market. Provider to offer interventions to help participants overcome personal and/or circumstantial barriers to the labour market. These interventions will be tailored to target participants. This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Economic Inactivity Trailblazer funds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98039088-6390-492a-b40f-d4025824579f |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,848 |
| 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 | MANOR & CASTLE DEVELOPMENT TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79611000 - Job search services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98039088-6390-492a-b40f-d4025824579f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98039088-6390-492a-b40f-d4025824579f
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90874&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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