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title: "UKSPF Employment Support project for people with significant barriers to work delivered by Certified Return to Work Coordinators (pilot)"
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# UKSPF Employment Support project for people with significant barriers to work delivered by Certified Return to Work Coordinators (pilot)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7abcb47-474c-4898-950f-e79233c862ea

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement process for the UKSPF Employment Support project, aimed at assisting individuals with significant barriers to employment in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The project, part-funded by the UK Government under the UK Social Prosperity Fund, falls under the vocational training services industry category. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2024 and will end on 31st March 2025. Key classifications include community action programme and other community, social, and personal services. The procurement was conducted through a tender process, and the final award was announced on 1st October 2024, valuing the contract at £108,000 GBP.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vocational training and community support services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the project's focus on community-based support delivered by Certified Return to Work Coordinators. Businesses with expertise in implementing community action programmes or those offering services aimed at social inclusion and employment support will find this tender beneficial for expanding their service offerings and enhancing their portfolio. The awarded suppliers include notable organisations like Autism Plus, Burngreave Works Ltd, and Equal Communities Ltd, highlighting the collaborative nature of the project.

## Notice

This contract opportunity is seeking to award contracts to a number of Providers to deliver community-based employment support to a cohort of 5 or 10 participants by CRTWC qualified employment support staff. This project is part-funded by the UK Government for the UK Social Prosperity Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1b3b5a-bd79-44fd-9a63-0d62509468be |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,000 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | AUTISM PLUS; BURNGREAVE WORKS; DOWN2U PHYSIOTHERAPY; EQUAL COMMUNITIES; INFINITE SKILLS; MANOR & CASTLE DEVELOPMENT TRUST; SOAR COMMUNITY; TINSLEY FORUM; ZEST (TRADING NAME FOR NETHERTHORPE & UPPERTHORPE COMMUNITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1b3b5a-bd79-44fd-9a63-0d62509468be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1b3b5a-bd79-44fd-9a63-0d62509468be
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84730&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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