---
title: "Social Enterprise Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05070a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05070a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-24"
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# Social Enterprise Support

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05070a

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Social Enterprise Support," aimed at delivering a programme of business support for social enterprises in Sheffield. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically specialist training services, facilitated through an open procurement method. The budget for this endeavour is £120,000, grossing £144,000, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and supported by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. Parties interested in participating must submit inquiries by 6th May 2025, with the final submission deadline set for 13th May 2025. The project is scheduled to commence on 16th May 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026, with the procurement focusing on the South Yorkshire region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in providing business support and consultancy to social enterprises, especially those capable of fostering growth within the social economy sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly appealing, given its emphasis on expertise and collaborative approaches to overcoming industry challenges. The selection process prioritises quality with a 70% weighting, complemented by a 30% emphasis on competitive pricing, offering an attractive prospect for firms with a strong track record of delivering impactful social enterprise support.

## Notice

We are looking to appoint an organisation with social enterprise expertise to deliver a programme of specialist business support and advice for social enterprises in Sheffield as part of the UKSPF Social Enterprise project. The aim of the activity is to increase the startup, survival and impact of the sector, through a business focused, expert led, collaborative approach, aligning with the wider Sheffield/South Yorkshire business support infrastructure and ecosystem. Social enterprises receiving support will be helped to tackle barriers to start and grow through increased knowledge, support and effective collaborations. The UKSPF Social Enterprise project is being supported by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016801-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLE32 Sheffield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 13:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016801-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016801-2025
  24th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93273&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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