Tender

Market Engagement Event for the Re-Opening of the Mental Health Independence and Support Framework

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 17:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is conducting a procurement process for the re-opening of the Mental Health Independence and Support Framework, focusing on health and social work services. The procurement invitation centres on a market engagement event to be held virtually on Thursday, 20 November 2025, from 10.00 am to 11.30 am via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties must notify the council via email or the YORtender/EU Supply e-tendering platform. The overall framework will be under two categories: Lot 1 for Standard Support includes supported accommodation for adults with severe mental illness, and Lot 2 for Enhanced Support targets adults with complex needs. The contracting opportunity mainly targets the Yorkshire and the Humber region and is classified under industry category CPV 85000000.

This upcoming tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in mental health care provision. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or volunteer community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable to engage in this tender, as indicated by their eligibility in the procurement documents. With demand for more inclusive and attentive mental health services rising, this tender could be a profitable venture for businesses that can deliver comprehensive support and accommodation to adults facing severe mental health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Event for the Re-Opening of the Mental Health Independence and Support Framework

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council invites providers to a Market Engagement Event for the re-opening of the Mental Health Independence and Support Framework, introducing a two-tier support model: * Lot 1 - Standard Support: Supported accommodation and outreach for adults (18+) with severe mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar, personality disorder) known to health/social care teams, with eligible needs under the Care Act 2014 and/or Section 117 aftercare. * Lot 2 - Enhanced Support: Services for adults (18+) with severe mental illness and complex needs, including behaviours that challenge, forensic histories, neurodevelopmental conditions, and risk of harm or hospitalisation. Some of these individuals may require support with personal care tasks or medication administration. Potential providers are invited to attend this market engagement event to learn more about the service specification and the upcoming procurement process. The Market Engagement Event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 20 November 2025. Between 10.00 am - 11.30 am. If you are interested in attending this event please email adam.elwis@sheffield.gov.uk or send a message via the messaging facility on YORtender/EU Supply e-tendering platform to notify the authority of your intent to attend the event. Those who express an interest will be sent a link to attend the event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14c90456-911f-443b-8a79-ed054308347c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f3c794c-97f6-4a33-86f2-f250442262a5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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