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title: "Pathways to Work - Supported Volunteering Project for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050b6a"
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published: "2025-06-18"
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# Pathways to Work - Supported Volunteering Project for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050b6a

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has completed a procurement process for the "Pathways to Work - Supported Volunteering Project for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)". The process, under the industry category of services, aimed to provide job search services in the region of Sheffield, United Kingdom (UKE32). This initiative was funded partly by the UK Government, focusing on reducing employment barriers for individuals with ASD. The procurement method was direct, executed below the competitive threshold, and governed under the "light touch" regime. The contract was signed by the final signatory on 9th May 2025, with a performance period stretching from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2026. Sheffield City Council acted as the buying organisation in this contracting process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in offering tailored employment solutions and services. SMEs and VCSE organisations that specialise in supporting individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment could find themselves well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The Autism Centre for Supported Employment, an SME with a focus on vocational and community support, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for smaller, specialised businesses to compete effectively in targeted project areas. This type of government procurement can be a strategic avenue for businesses aiming to expand in the public sector, particularly in social service delivery.

## Notice

Opportunity Sheffield seeks proposals which can address the particular engagement, employability, and progression to work challenges faced by residents with barriers to the job market. Providers will need 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. This contract was signed by the last signatory on 09/05/25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033309-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUTISM CENTRE FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79611000 - Job search services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 12:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033309-2025
- 1 May 2025 at 13:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018438-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033309-2025
  18th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018438-2025
  1st May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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