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Connect to Work Sheffield: Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) employment support

Sheffield City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Sheffield City Council

Buyer Address: The Town Hall, Pinstone St, Sheffield, UKE32, S1 2HH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@sheffield.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
759439.0 GBP
Published
24 Nov 2025, 15:25
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2030, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79611000 - Job search services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
AUTISM PLUS LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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