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SCH - External Online Provider of Children's Mental Health Services - Pre-Market

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Sep 2025 at 10:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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15 Sep 2025 at 09:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at appointing an external provider for children's mental health services delivered via an online platform. This initiative falls under the Provider Selection Regime and is classified under the community health services industry category. The procurement is currently in the pre-market engagement phase, where potential suppliers are invited to review and comment on the draft specification by 6th October 2025. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom's UKE3 region, with the contract period tentatively spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with a possible extension until 2030. The communication strategy includes a future notice date of 6th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the digital healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in mental health services for children. The contract value is substantial, with an estimated gross amount of £360,000. It is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a substantial opportunity to expand their service offerings and gain a foothold in the public healthcare sector. Furthermore, the pre-market engagement process invites constructive feedback, allowing potential bidders to influence the final procurement conditions and align their capabilities with the Trust’s needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCH - External Online Provider of Children's Mental Health Services - Pre-Market

Notice Description

We are currently undertaking pre-market engagement to explore options for awarding a contract under the Provider Selection Regime. The requirement relates to the provision of mental health services for children, delivered via an online digital platform. Through this exercise, we aim to better understand the current market landscape and identify potential providers capable of delivering these services. We are also seeking constructive feedback from suppliers to help shape our procurement approach and refine our requirements. As part of this process, we would welcome your comments on the draft specification and any other relevant information outlined in the preliminary documents, which can be accessed via the Atamis e-tendering portal under reference: C388929. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

As part of this process, we would welcome your comments on the draft specification and any other relevant information outlined in the preliminary documents, which can be accessed via the Atamis e-tendering portal under reference: C388929. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056499-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Rebekah Bradshaw
Contact Email
rebekah.bradshaw@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TH
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
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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