--- title: "Connect to Work Sheffield: Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) employment support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05274d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05274d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05274d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05274d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-19" --- # Connect to Work Sheffield: Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) employment support Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05274d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05274d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05274d.json) ## Summary The procurement process by Sheffield City Council for the "Connect to Work Sheffield: Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) employment support" aims to provide employability services within the city for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, or other neurodiversity. Classified under public authority sub-central government, this initiative falls within the services industry category. Located in Sheffield, UK, the procurement follows an open procedure method and is currently at the award and contract stage, signed on 1st January 2026, with the contract running until 31st March 2030. The gross value of the contract is £911,326. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for large enterprises or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE) with expertise in delivering personalised support services. The scheme can benefit businesses that focus on employment support, vocational training, and job search services, with delivery targeted at residents in Sheffield. The tender further opens opportunities for businesses interested in contributing to social value through employment support initiatives. Additionally, the contract allows for discretionary participant funding, estimated at £10,000 to £15,000, offering participants supplementary support to transition into paid roles, subject to available funds during the contract term. The procurement process is inclusive of both SMEs and VCSEs as suitable entities for delivering the requirements. ## Notice The SEQF service will commission the provider to deliver an individual placement and support (IPS) form of employability service targeting Sheffield residents with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities or other neurodiversity. Participants will be residents of Sheffield. This project is funded by the UK Government through Connect to Work. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Discretionary participant fund - option to claim an additional funding element for small one off costs for a participant to support their move into a paid employment role, or other costs where justified and agreed by the contract manager. This option is subject to availability should funds become available durring the contract term. The value of this option is estimated at PS10-15,000 in addition to the advertised value. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025458-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Award date | 24 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £759,439 | | Lots value | £759,439 | | Awards value | £759,439 | | Contracts value | £759,439 | ## 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 | TLE32 Sheffield | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AUTISM PLUS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79611000 - Job search services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2026 at 17:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025458-2026 - 24 Nov 2025 at 15:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076574-2025 - 3 Oct 2025 at 10:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062071-2025 - 27 May 2025 at 15:27 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027859-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025458-2026 19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076574-2025 24th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062071-2025 3rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027859-2025 27th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/98266/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=YORTENDER Follow the link to access the tender document pack on the Council's etendering platform, YORTender ## Notice URLs - http://www.autismplus.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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