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Somewhere Else To Assess (S2A)

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is actively seeking service providers for their "Somewhere Else To Assess (S2A)" procurement project aimed at supporting individuals requiring non-acute residential health facility services. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime, specifically related to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The tender process, identified as an open procedure, is at the active tender stage, with submissions accepted until 6th October 2025, followed by the award period commencing on the same day. The primary location for service delivery is Sheffield, under the industry classification for residential health facilities services, with the total contract valued at approximately £3.2 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing nursing and assessment care in residential settings. The contract includes block beds and a framework for additional spot purchases, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering scalable services. The open procedure and framework establishment allow multiple participants, fostering competitive growth for companies able to demonstrate robust service delivery. Businesses that can establish strong partnerships with regional health bodies, such as the Sheffield Integrated Care Board, will find this opportunity especially advantageous.

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Notice Title

Somewhere Else To Assess (S2A)

Notice Description

Somewhere Else To Assess (S2A) aims to support individuals who are in hospital and no longer require acute care but cannot be discharged home, as well as those living at home who need a safe place to stay while their care needs are assessed. The intention of the contract is to provide 7 EMI Nursing block Somewhere To Assess Pathway Beds working in partnership with the Sheffield ICB (Integrated Care Board), and to reopen a Framework to cover any spot purchases above the block beds. The awarding of this contract will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Somewhere Else To Assess (S2A) Block

The intention of the contract is to provide 7 EMI Nursing block Somewhere To Assess Pathway Beds working in partnership with the Sheffield ICB (Integrated Care Board). Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Lot 2: Somewhere Else To Assess (S2A) Framework (Reopening)

The intention of the Framework is to provide spot purchase Somewhere To Assess Pathway beds working in partnership with the Sheffield ICB (Integrated Care Board). Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05948d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054093-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,201,772 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,201,772 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 11 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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