Fresh Start Service

Sheffield City Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Fresh Start Service" aimed at providing health and social work services, specifically targeting support for women who have had children removed from their care. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 85000000, is focused on services within the UKE region. The process progressed past the tendering stage, reaching the award update and contract update stages by 23rd April 2025.

Notably, the contract was signed with Airedale Voluntary Drug and Alcohol Agency Ltd trading as Project 6. The contract, valued at £88,000, commenced on 31st March 2025 with a duration of 360 days. The procurement method employed was open procedure, adhering to the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social work and related services, particularly those experienced in providing support services for women addressing complex social issues such as substance misuse and domestic abuse. SMEs with expertise in guidance and counselling, social work services, and non-residential welfare services could find this project particularly well-suited. Engaging in such a contract can enhance a company's portfolio by demonstrating its capability to manage sensitive projects of substantial impact.

For firms capable of delivering integrated support across multiple domains, this contract offers an avenue for business growth and extended service delivery within the public sector.