Planning

Soft Market Test for Respite Service Solutions

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for Respite Service Solutions" under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. This procurement is part of the sub-central government's activities and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The official milestone for this market engagement is scheduled for completion by 8th December 2025. The procurement process is in the form of a soft market test to uncover innovative respite service solutions, with an estimated contract value of £1.2 million, set to commence by 12th September 2026 and run until 11th September 2030. Interested parties should be aware that the process follows the 'light touch' procurement regime, with future notices expected on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in health and social work services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to participate, given the contract's suitability criteria for these organisations. The procurement seeks innovative providers, encouraging businesses that offer fresh approaches to respite care to get involved. This engagement allows for early collaboration and exchange of ideas with the city council, providing a unique platform to influence the services. With flexibility for renewal and an expanse of opportunities over a four-year period, the tender invites dynamic companies ready for sustained contribution to public service improvement.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Respite Service Solutions

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council's is conducting this soft market test to identify and explore innovative approaches to respite provision.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99810&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072570-2025
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shaheen Choudhry
Contact Email
shaheen.choudhry@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142053646

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

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