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title: "ESSP Delivery - Action Area 1 - 104120 - ESSP Delivery - Action Area 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e3d8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-18"
---

# ESSP Delivery - Action Area 1 - 104120 - ESSP Delivery - Action Area 1

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e3d8

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Sheffield City Council, focused on the "ESSP Delivery - Action Area 1," part of Sheffield's Employment and Skills Strategic Plan (ESSP). Targeting the education and training services industry, this initiative aims to boost employment and skills in Sheffield, UK, to create a prosperous and sustainable economy. The tender has reached the contract stage, having been awarded to the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry, signifying a direct procurement method without competition due to being below threshold. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total gross value of £90,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those aiming to align with public sector goals of fostering economic growth and reducing inequality through skills development. Large-scale enterprises with experience in delivering substantial community-focused projects, especially within the UK region coded as UKE32 (Sheffield), would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Participation in such initiatives could enhance a company’s portfolio and reinforce its presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

Sheffield's Employment and Skills Strategic Plan (ESSP) provides a long-term vision for employment and skills in the city. Increased employment and skills for residents have an important role to play in making Sheffield's economy strong, equitable and sustainable, and creating prosperity for local people. The strategy aims to have a high-performing employment and skills system which fosters growth, optimises talent and tackles inequality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074994-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## 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 | SHEFFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY 00064569 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 19:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074994-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074994-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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