Scope
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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £759,439 excluding VAT
- £911,326 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
24 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
24 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 4 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 3 months
Main procurement category
Services
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 during the contract term. The value of this option is estimated at £10-15,000 in addition to the advertised value.
CPV classifications
- 79611000 - Job search services
Contract locations
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
AUTISM PLUS LIMITED
- Companies House: 02098193
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGQX-7748-JRDV
Exchange Brewery
Sheffield
S3 8NS
United Kingdom
Email: employmentsupport@autismplus.co.uk
Website: http://www.autismplus.co.uk
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: Yes
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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