Planning

Dementia Specialist Advice Service Sheffield - Market Engagement

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 May 2026 at 10:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Dementia Specialist Advice Service Sheffield - Market Engagement." This initiative is focused on community health services within the Sheffield (UKE32) region. The service is intended for individuals living with dementia, their unpaid carers, and the professionals working with them, and aims to enhance the connectivity and support for dementia care in Sheffield. As of 1st May 2026, the council is undertaking market engagement activities including feedback surveys and discussions with potential service providers. A blended approach is being used to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the needs of stakeholders. The deadline for this market engagement exercise is 22nd May 2026.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those with experience in dementia care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services in the public sector. With a planned contract period starting from 1st April 2027 and running until 31st March 2030, this project offers a substantial engagement both in terms of service delivery and revenue, with the gross contract value estimated at £432,000. Businesses equipped to deliver holistic and connected dementia support services could find a strategic alignment with this project, fostering long-term growth and community impact in the Sheffield region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dementia Specialist Advice Service Sheffield - Market Engagement

Notice Description

The service is targeted at people in Sheffield living with dementia, their unpaid carers/family members, and professionals, staff and volunteers working with people living with dementia. It will act as a single point to promote connectivity of dementia support in Sheffield and help to improve confidence and capability of all involved with dementia support.

Planning Information

The Council intends to use a blended approach to market engagement for this exercise which involves: • opportunity to give feedback using the survey published on the e-tendering portal, and potential follow-up discussions with respondents. Link to portal advert: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/105136 •gauge the level of interest from potential providers who may wish to enter a contract to deliver services on behalf of the Council. • targeted conversations with any key stakeholders, including potential providers and service users, to ensure we have collected a wide range of views.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069019
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040407-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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