This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 17:01

Planning

18 Nov 2025 at 18:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is currently conducting a procurement process for a Carers’ Support Service under the open procedure. The tender is seeking suppliers for health and social work services in Sheffield, UK (region UKE32). As part of the tender process, all necessary submission documents should be provided by 31st July 2026 at 12 PM, with the contract slated to begin on 1st January 2027 and last until 31st December 2031, including an optional two-year extension. This procurement is in the tender stage and utilises the Open procedure, allowing for a comprehensive initial submission without the opportunity for revision post-submission. The procurement has an estimated gross value of £9,702,000, with an award decision planned for 15th September 2026.

Businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those providing welfare services without accommodation, have a significant opportunity to grow by engaging with this contract. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a keen interest in delivering proactive, personalised, and accessible services for carers stand a good chance of competing successfully. The criteria for selection highlight the importance of quality, presentation, price, and social value, thus providing ample scope for businesses to demonstrate their competencies. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a business' reputation and expand its service delivery footprint within local government-supported initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Carers' Support Service

Notice Description

A contract for a Carers' Support Service is being procured by Sheffield City Council. The deadline for submission of tenders is 31st July 2026 at 12PM. This tender is being procured under the Open procedure where suppliers submit all requested tender information at once and with no opportunity to develop or improve their tender once it has been submitted.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100078&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059164-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,085,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,085,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
22 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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