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title: "Fresh Start - Early Intervention Support Service for Vulnerable Women"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068245"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Fresh Start - Early Intervention Support Service for Vulnerable Women

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068245

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## Summary

This public procurement contracting process is managed by Sheffield City Council, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. It pertains to the "Fresh Start - Early Intervention Support Service for Vulnerable Women," which falls under the services category, specifically social work services. This initiative is designed to support vulnerable women by providing specialist early intervention addressing substance misuse, mental health, domestic abuse, and other social vulnerabilities. The procurement stage is complete, with the awarding and contract stages finalised. The contract's period began on 1 April 2026 and will conclude on 31 March 2027, with a gross value of £109,190.40. The procurement method employed was direct and below the threshold, without competition, observing a "light touch" regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in social work services and early intervention support. The awarded contractor, AIREDALE VOLUNTARY DRUG AND ALCOHOL AGENCY LIMITED, exemplifies the type of supplier well-suited for projects of this nature. Businesses operating within the social services sector, particularly those with expertise in supporting vulnerable populations and addressing complex social issues, may find future opportunities in similar procurements initiated by sub-central government bodies like Sheffield City Council. The focus on sustainable change and comprehensive intervention underscores the potential for meaningful collaboration, growth, and contribution to community welfare.

## Notice

The Fresh Start service provides specialist early intervention and intensive support to vulnerable women who have previously had children removed from their care. The service aims to support sustainable change by addressing complex needs including substance misuse, mental health, domestic abuse, housing, health, and wider social vulnerabilities. The service is preventative in nature and supports improved outcomes for women and reduced future demand on statutory services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033889-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,992 |

## 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 | AIREDALE VOLUNTARY DRUG AND ALCOHOL AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 14:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033889-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033889-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://project6.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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