---
title: "Workforce Development Programme for Rough Sleeping"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Workforce Development Programme for Rough Sleeping

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656f5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Workforce Development Programme for Rough Sleeping" was conducted by Sheffield City Council, a public authority operating within sub-central government. The tender falls under the services industry category with a focus on social work and related services, specifically targeting support for rough sleeping in Sheffield. The procurement method was open competition, with key dates including a tender deadline on 4th March 2026 and a contract award date of 27th March 2026. The awarded contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement process has moved beyond the award stage and is currently marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in workforce development and training services, particularly those with experience in social work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, as evidenced by the active involvement of Homeless Link, a charity and SME, which secured the contract through the competitive process. The programme aims to enhance high-quality professional practice among local partners, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that can offer innovative and effective training solutions in the social services sector.

## Notice

This service will design and provide a thorough training and workforce development programme for selected partners and professionals who directly support people facing rough sleeping in Sheffield, with the aim of recognising and enhancing high-quality professional practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030040-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | £78,901 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOMELESS LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 16:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030040-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 11:48 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015169-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 12:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014716-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030040-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015169-2026
  19th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014716-2026
  18th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102947&TID100108154&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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