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title: "Creative Activities and Support to Improve Care Leavers Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health"
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# Creative Activities and Support to Improve Care Leavers Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0ab0c23-606c-4e7d-b83f-6748c7f64ce6

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Sheffield City Council pertains to delivering creative activities and support aimed at improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of care leavers. Classified under the 'Social work and related services' (CPV code 85300000) and 'Community health services' (CPV code 85323000), the contract focuses on services in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective procedure with the tender period concluding on 7 February 2025. The awarded contract commenced on 24 February 2025 and will run until 31 March 2026. The initial award notice was published on 25 February 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing creative and wellness services aimed at vulnerable youth populations. Companies focusing on art, music, drama, or digital media can contribute to fostering creativity and emotional resilience among care leavers. The procurement favoured SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an excellent growth opportunity for smaller firms and organisations with a community focus. The contract was awarded to A Mind Apart and Syreeta's Makeup Academy, showcasing Sheffield City Council's commitment to partnering with local service providers to support the wellbeing of care leavers.

## Notice

We are seeking qualified providers to deliver creative activities aimed at supporting the mental health and well-being of care leavers. These activities should foster creativity, self-expression, and emotional resilience, helping young people transition smoothly into independent living. The successful provider will be responsible for designing and delivering a range of creative activities tailored to the needs of care leavers. These activities may include, but are not limited to: * Art and craft workshops * Music and dance sessions * Drama and theatre projects * Creative writing and storytelling * Digital media and photography

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb72a386-67be-4b20-a5a8-fcabd57a483f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | A MIND APART; SYREETA'S MAKEUP ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb72a386-67be-4b20-a5a8-fcabd57a483f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb72a386-67be-4b20-a5a8-fcabd57a483f
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89677&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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