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title: "Pathways to Work - Geographically Targeted Employment Support - Zone A Stocksbridge and North"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050bdd"
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# Pathways to Work - Geographically Targeted Employment Support - Zone A Stocksbridge and North

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

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has amended its contract for the "Pathways to Work - Geographically Targeted Employment Support" initiative for Zone A, Stocksbridge and North, with the latest change dated 19th March 2026. The procurement, which falls under public authority sub-central government classification, continues to focus on employment support, addressing barriers faced by residents in the job market. This project is part of a direct procurement method, categorised under light-touch regime and below-threshold procedures without competition. Situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom, this contract commenced on the 28th of November, 2025, with key funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Amendments and contract notices are readily accessible for review.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for service providers specialising in job search services and employment support programmes, particularly those with expertise in overcoming employment barriers. Organisations such as SMEs that can tailor interventions to individual needs and boost employability are well-positioned to compete. The project, which promises potential bonuses for performance exceeding targets, provides an exceptional platform for providers to enhance their portfolio and gain further recognition in the sector. Companies dedicated to promoting social value, such as STEP Development Trust, are already participating, emphasising the prospect for growth and partnership in similar enterprises. Businesses aiming to expand their reach in the public sector employment domain will find this contract a promising gateway for development.

## Notice

Delivery of employment support address the particular engagement, employability, and progression to work challenges faced by residents with barriers to the job market. Provider 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/025499-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| Contracts value | £78,925 |

## 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 | STEP DEVELOPMENT TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79611000 - Job search services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 18:08 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025499-2026
- 18 Jun 2025 at 14:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033390-2025
- 1 May 2025 at 16:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018609-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025499-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033390-2025
  18th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018609-2025
  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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