Planning

Soft Market Test for Carers Support Service

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Nov 2025 at 18:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is in the planning stage of its procurement process for the "Soft Market Test for Carers Support Service" initiative. This opportunity falls under the industry category of health and social work services, with the main location being Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in its initial planning phase with a key market engagement milestone scheduled for 15th December 2025, aiming to gather feedback and insights from potential service providers. This is a large-scale service contract with an estimated gross value of £6,000,000, set to commence on 1st January 2027, and conclude on 31st December 2031. The council is specifically targeting services that are proactive, personalised, and preventative in nature, supporting unpaid carers effectively.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations within the service sector, particularly those specialising in health and social care support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, given the contract’s suitability criteria. The procurement method aims to consult with market players to design a service specification that best meets future requirements. Enterprises interested in delivering a service that is innovative, accessible, and supports the well-being of carers will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with Sheffield City Council in this project could serve as a significant step for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Carers Support Service

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is preparing to recommission its Unpaid Carers Support Service from January 1st, 2027. This soft market test seeks to: * Understand the level of interest from organisations in delivering a future service that recognises, values, and supports carers. * Gather feedback from providers to gain market insight, shaping our service specification accordingly, to ensure the carers support service is as good as it possibly can be and fit for the future. The Council is committed to developing a service that is proactive, personalised, preventative and accessible, enabling carers to continue to care for as long as they want to.

Planning Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074986-2025
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
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 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 CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Elwis
Contact Email
adam.elwis@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142053372

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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