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SCH - NCCHT Retail Space Lease - Pre-market Engagement

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

12 Jun 2026 at 13:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 May 2026 at 10:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a Retail Space Lease. The procurement involves pre-market engagement, aimed at understanding the market's capacity and interest in providing retail trade services. This opportunity, identified as "SCH - NCCHT Retail Space Lease - Pre-market Engagement," is in the services industry category and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The Trust has scheduled this engagement with an initial milestone due on 29th May 2026. Key stakeholders, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to get involved as the procurement strategy and service specifications develop, leading up to a further notice expected on 15th June 2026.

This procurement presents distinct opportunities for businesses specialising in retail trade services to engage early with a central government authority. The estimated contract value is £108,000, providing a potentially lucrative avenue for business growth. With the procurement being suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, organisations in these categories could greatly benefit from participating. By getting involved in the pre-market engagement phase, businesses can influence the final tender specifications and position themselves as strong candidates for future contracts. Furthermore, the chance to lease retail space from a reputable public healthcare institution could enhance visibility and reputability in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCH - NCCHT Retail Space Lease - Pre-market Engagement

Notice Description

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a formal procurement process for the provision of a Retail Space Lease. The Trust is undertaking this pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the market's capacity, capability, and appetite to deliver this service. Interested suppliers are invited to review the attached documents and respond as outlined. Feedback from this exercise will help inform the development of the procurement strategy and service specification.

Planning Information

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage with the market ahead of a formal procurement process for the provision of a Retail Space Lease. The Trust is undertaking this pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the market's capacity, capability, and appetite to deliver this service. Interested suppliers are invited to review the attached documents and respond as outlined. Feedback from this exercise will help inform the development of the procurement strategy and service specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055754-2026
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 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 CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
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
S10 2TH
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
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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