Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for residents with Autism, learning difficulties or disabilities, and/or neurodiversity

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for "Pathways to Work - Targeted Employment Support for residents with Autism, learning difficulties or disabilities, and/or neurodiversity." The project, classified under "Job search services" and "Community action programme," aims to deliver tailored employment support in Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement process, which commenced before the tender period ended on 7 March 2025, is now complete, with the contract worth £105,000 running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

The effort is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Economic Inactivity Trailblazer funds. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in job search services and community action programmes, especially those experienced in supporting individuals with specific barriers to employment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find this contract particularly suitable.

By providing targeted interventions and support, the winning supplier, Autism Plus, has demonstrated its capability in this niche, making it a promising avenue for similar organisations to explore and potentially expand their market reach in future such tenders.