Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05274d
- Published by:
- Sheffield City Council
- Authority ID:
- AA20966
- Publication date:
- 04 October 2025
- Deadline date:
- 29 October 2025
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
103567
Procurement description
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.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
759439 GBP to 759439GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 January 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
Sheffield City Council
Identification register:
Address 1: The Town Hall, Pinstone St
Town/City: Sheffield
Postcode: S1 2HH
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQT-9425-JWVM
NUTS code: UKE32
Email: procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 79611000 - Job search services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
Lot value (estimated)
759439 GBP Excluding VAT
911326 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 January 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of 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 £10-15,000 in addition to the advertised value.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Method Statement and Social Value
Description
Organisation - 12
Participant engagement - 18
Targeted support - 15
Employer engagement - 10
Fidelity and risk - 15
Mobilisation and staffing - 12
End of provision - 8
Social value - 10
Weighting: 100
Weighting type: percentageExact
Contract terms and risks
Payment terms
Monthly service fee
Submission
Tender submission deadline
29 October 2025, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
21 October 2025, 23:59PM
Date of award of contract
21 November 2025, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
Submission must be through the etendering platform, YORTender (the same the tender document pack was accessed) https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/98266/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=YORTENDER
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 79611000 |
Job search services |
Placement services of personnel |
| 80570000 |
Personal development training services |
Training services |
| 80530000 |
Vocational training services |
Training services |
Delivery locations
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Description
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There are no delivery locations for this notice.
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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