--- title: "Social Enterprise Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069752" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069752" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069752.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069752.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-09" --- # Social Enterprise Support Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069752 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069752) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069752.json) ## Summary The public procurement process led by Sheffield City Council focuses on the "Social Enterprise Support" programme aimed at delivering specialist business support and advice to social enterprises in Sheffield. The contracting authority, Sheffield City Council, operates at a sub-central government level and is based at Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, S1 2HH, United Kingdom. The procurement, aligned with the LGF Social Enterprise project, falls under the "Business and management consultancy and related services" category (CPV code 79400000) and follows an open competition method below the threshold. The award stage has been completed, with Sheffield Social Enterprise Network CIC being named as the service provider. Key dates include a contract start date of 3rd June 2026, running through to 31st March 2027. The tender period ended on 28th May 2026, with the project being part-funded by the UK Government through the Local Growth Fund and supported by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. The tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and social enterprises looking to expand their influence and capabilities within the region, especially those focusing on consultancy services geared towards business management and growth. With a contract value of £144,000 gross and a focus on increasing the startup, survival, and impact of social enterprises, eligible businesses can leverage this support to tackle startup barriers, enhance their knowledge, and foster effective collaborations. This aligns well with companies experienced in providing expert-led, collaborative, and business-focused advice and support. The transparent, open competition process ensures that businesses prioritizing both quality and price have a fair chance to compete, promoting a comprehensive support ecosystem within the Sheffield and South Yorkshire business infrastructure. ## Notice To deliver a programme of specialist business support and advice for social enterprises in Sheffield as part of the LGF Social Enterprise project. The aim of the activity is to increase the startup, survival and impact of the sector, through a business focused, expert led, collaborative approach, aligning with the wider Sheffield/South Yorkshire business support infrastructure and ecosystem. Social enterprises receiving support will be helped to tackle barriers to start and grow through increased knowledge, support and effective collaborations. The LGF Social Enterprise project is being supported by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and is part-funded by the UK Government through the Local Growth Fund. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054368-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | £120,000 | | Awards value | £120,000 | | Contracts value | £120,000 | ## 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 SOCIAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 14:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054368-2026 - 1 Jun 2026 at 12:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051371-2026 - 14 May 2026 at 08:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044221-2026 - 13 May 2026 at 09:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043761-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054368-2026 9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051371-2026 1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044221-2026 14th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043761-2026 13th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/editdocuments_b.asp?PID=105420&TID=100110554&PJID=&FID=0 RFQ Template to be submitted ## Notice URLs - http://sheffield.gov.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105420&TID100110554&B= - 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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