Award

Tech Development - Access Connected Care Service

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is responsible for the procurement described as "Tech Development - Access Connected Care Service." This project focuses on deploying careline capabilities and sensor-based alerts to improve health and social services. Classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, this procurement involves direct connections to service response centres. Situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the procurement process has reached the Award stage, with significant dates including contract signing on 28th July 2025 and a start date for services on 11th August 2025. The contract duration extends until 10th August 2026, offering a possible 12-month extension.

This procurement, awarded to ACCESS TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED, presents opportunities for SMEs in the technology and health sector to innovate and expand their service offerings. Businesses that specialise in technology-driven healthcare solutions could benefit from similar tenders, especially those providing sensor technologies and monitoring services. The contract, valued at £40,000, is procured below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process suitable for SMEs looking to engage with public sector projects. The project's deployment could catalyse advancements in remote care solutions, opening avenues for both established and emerging firms in the tech and healthcare domains.

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Notice Title

Tech Development - Access Connected Care Service

Notice Description

Access is Connected Care Services with careline capabilities and direct connections to the Careline Alerts Response Centre (Alert Monitoring Service) provided by Tunstall. Sensors in the persons home will provide alerts and insights to a person's activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05821a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046358-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Yassin Abdullahi
Contact Email
yassin.abdullahi@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 142734567

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS TECHNOLOGY GROUP

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