Scope
Reference
103567
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)
- £759,439 excluding VAT
- £911,326 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 3 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79611000 - Job search services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
Contract locations
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 October 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
29 October 2025, 12:00pm
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
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method Statement and Social Value | 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 |
Quality | 100% |
Other information
Payment terms
Monthly service fee
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/98266/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=YORTENDER
Follow the link to access the tender document pack on the Council's etendering platform, YORTender
Contracting authority
Sheffield City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQT-9425-JWVM
The Town Hall, Pinstone St
Sheffield
S1 2HH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government