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SCH - Independent Investigation

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Jan 2026 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SCH - Independent Investigation" was conducted by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Sheffield, England. This tender falls under the industry category of legal services, specifically for providing independent investigation support, and was classified with the CPV code 79100000. The procurement was executed using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract value set at £45,000. The procurement reached the award stage on 6th January 2026, following the tender period that concluded on 5th January 2026. The contract period begins on 6th January 2026 and extends until 5th January 2027, with services to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in legal services or those geared towards service delivery in healthcare environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were suitable to participate in this tender, indicating a good fit for smaller legal firms seeking to expand their client base within the public sector. The successful supplier, "Niche Health and Social Care," demonstrates the potential for smaller, specialised firms to secure contracts by leveraging niche industry expertise in healthcare and social care services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCH - Independent Investigation

Notice Description

Support for Independent Investigation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccdc8ca6-9ad6-4b62-a74b-ef5f78b751a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede8140b-f586-40cc-aee6-6fde344c533e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
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
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICHE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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