Award

Psychology Service

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 11:51

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed the award for a Psychology Service contract, aimed at supporting staff in homeless settings. This multi-year contract is set to begin on 5th May 2026 and run until 4th May 2031, operating under the public authority’s sub-central government classification. The procurement process, which followed an open competition method below the threshold, sought services in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKE32 region. Key dates included the award notice published on 23rd January 2026, with contract formalisation expected by 2nd March 2026. Paradigm Psychological Services Ltd, based in Sheffield, has been awarded this contract valued at £485,340.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those focused on psychological or psychiatrist services, as indicated by the contract's CPV classification. The open competition allowed various businesses to propose impactful solutions that support staff wellbeing and professional development, aligning with psychologically informed and trauma-informed approaches. Companies specialising in structured reflective practice sessions and case formulation in similar environments will find such tenders an effective way to expand their public sector engagements and enhance community-focused service delivery, provided they meet the criteria of high quality and social value as outlined in the tender award criteria.

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Notice Title

Psychology Service

Notice Description

This procurement is for a support service dedicated to enhancing the professional practice of staff working in homeless settings. The service will focus on delivering structured reflective practice sessions and facilitating case formulation discussions, with the aim of improving staff wellbeing, professional development, and improving the experience of people using services. The delivery of the service will be informed by the principles of working in a Psychologically Informed Environment and promote a Trauma Informed Approach.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006130-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£485,340 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£485,340 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£485,340 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Richard Belk
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARADIGM PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

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