Open16 days left · closes midnight, Monday 30 November 2026

Alternative Curriculum Provision - Market Engagement Events

Sheffield City Council · Local authority

In brief

Sheffield City Council is looking for suppliers for training and education work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 2 days, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midnight, Monday 30 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midnight, Monday 30 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 58 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

Sheffield City Council wants to hear from you! Sheffield City Council is hosting two Market Engagement Events for organisations interested in delivering Alternative Curriculum provision across Sheffield. These sessions are an opportunity for potential providers to learn more about our future requirements, hear about the upcoming procurement opportunities, and engage with the Council ahead of their planned launch in January 2027.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 16 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is the size of the work right for you?The notice does not state a value; the tender documents may.
Can you deliver in Yorkshire and the Humber?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Contracts Finder, including any tender documents it links to.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before midnight, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

11 November 2026Contract notice · notice 21f33724-6c01-48e6-9b0b-c91b16ddb520-921247

About the buyer

Sheffield City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

214

Awards

138

Suppliers it has used most for training

BMBC1 contract
Building Our Skills Academy Limited1 contract
Care Cove Limited1 contract
Cycle Leeds Limited (T/A Cycle North)1 contract
Make A Difference Provision Limited1 contract

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From notice 21f33724-6c01-48e6-9b0b-c91b16ddb520-921247 on Contracts Finder, first published 11 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 11 November 2026.