Planning

Soft Market Test - Dementia Day Activities

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Feb 2021 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council is initiating a soft market test for the "Dementia Day Activities" service, classified under health and social work services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 2nd March 2021. The activities will be located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The anticipated value of the contract is £3,000,000, indicating significant investment in this sector as the Council seeks to consult with potential providers before proceeding to a formal tender competition.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in dementia care and related activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in the soft market test, businesses can influence the procurement strategy and prepare to respond to the forthcoming formal tender, ultimately supporting their growth in the community services landscape.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Test - Dementia Day Activities

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is conducting this soft market test as precursor to a formal procurement process and approach to the market. We will be looking to appoint provider(s) for the provision of a Dementia Day Activities service and this survey is intended to feed into this process. There will be a formal tender competition to appoint successful provider(s) following on from this exercise in due course; the purpose of this soft market test is to consult with the market and offer an opportunity for you to make representations on our current thinking / potential approach to the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5788866-8913-45f6-ae81-1f76ced1dbca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6eccef2-65c5-4509-aae9-05a8ce3b869a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emily Deakin
Contact Email
emily.deakin@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142736864

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
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

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