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title: "Therapeutic Alternative Provision"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Therapeutic Alternative Provision

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe864f85-80f7-4886-8841-10655b0c3667

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract titled "Therapeutic Alternative Provision" in the Secondary Education Services category for children and young people at risk of or excluded from school. The procurement process was conducted using a restricted procedure method, focusing on organisations that can provide 14 full-time equivalent places following Trauma Informed and Therapeutic principles. The contract is set in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with a completion of the procurement stage indicated by the award date of 18th December 2025. The contract, valued at £433,100, is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in alternative education methods, particularly those experienced in therapeutic and trauma-informed care. Companies that focus on educational and training services, especially those registered as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract's alignment with local educational needs presents a considerable potential for business growth, allowing suppliers like 'Make A Difference Provision Ltd,' who has been awarded this contract, to establish or enhance their presence in the education sector. The strategic opportunity for an SME to fill this niche demonstrates the potential for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in education and social development.

## Notice

The service will deliver a minimum of 14FTE places for short-term and medium-term Alternative Provision based on Trauma Informed and Therapeutic principles, for children and young people who are on roll at a school but are at risk of exclusion and for children who have already been permanently excluded from school and are not on roll.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9897b3-647e-49e7-91ff-0826ac24e7c4 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £433,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £433,100 |
| 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 | MAKE A DIFFERENCE PROVISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9897b3-647e-49e7-91ff-0826ac24e7c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9897b3-647e-49e7-91ff-0826ac24e7c4
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98628&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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