Tender

2526-01-DTS-SS-YH - Student Health and Social Care Placement System

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 16:18

Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 18:23

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University is currently engaged in the tendering stage for the procurement of the "Student Health and Social Care Placement System," with a focus on software programming and consultancy services. As part of their competitive flexible procedure, they aim to secure a single integrated system to manage student placements. The procurement process involves selective participation, and businesses interested in competing can submit their expressions of interest by 25 May 2026. The procurement is valued at £372,000 gross and is classified under services, falling above the threshold. This opportunity is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, with the contract set to commence on 27 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for software development and consultancy firms capable of offering integrated solutions with efficient lifecycle management. It is particularly suited to medium-sized enterprises and organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector that can meet high-quality standards. The contract spans three years with options for renewal, allowing established businesses to strengthen their portfolio and expand their market presence. Suppliers are encouraged to adhere strictly to the submission instructions and criteria to ensure a chance for progression in the selection process.

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Notice Title

2526-01-DTS-SS-YH - Student Health and Social Care Placement System

Notice Description

The University seeks to procure a single, integrated Student Placement System to manage the full placement lifecycle, streamline processes, and reduce reliance on fragmented systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 7 years in total (3years term plus 2x 24 months extension period)

Planning Information

The University has undertaken preliminary market engagement to inform the development of its requirement for a single, integrated Student Placement System. The scope of the engagement included discussions with suppliers regarding system functionality, placement lifecycle management, integration capability, data handling, and operational workflows within Health and Social Care placements. Engagement activities were included PMC within our Intend Portal and Demo sessions via Microsoft Teams between the dates of:- 15/08/2025 to 07/10/2025 Suppliers were invited to participate through the University's In Tend portal, where details of the engagement activity were advertised. Interested suppliers were able to submit expressions of interest directly through the portal. Any clarification questions related to the engagement were also submitted via the In Tend messaging function. This preliminary engagement has supported the University in refining its requirements ahead of the competitive procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016629-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 3-4 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 HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE32 Sheffield, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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