Planning

SCH - NCCHT Retail Space Lease - Pre-market Engagement

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 10:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the lease of retail space titled "SCH - NCCHT Retail Space Lease - Pre-market Engagement". This opportunity falls within the retail trade services industry category and is located in the Sheffield region, United Kingdom. The Trust is conducting a preliminary market engagement to better understand the market's capacity to provide this service. Key dates include the deadline for this engagement on 29 May 2026, with future notices expected by 15 June 2026. This process is an initiation of a tender and is currently not above the procurement threshold.

This tender represents a promising growth opportunity for businesses specialising in retail services, specifically those capable of leasing retail space. It is highly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), offering them the chance to establish a presence within a healthcare setting, potentially increasing foot traffic and business visibility. Engaging in this pre-market consultation can provide businesses with valuable insights and a competitive edge in preparing for the formal tender process. The contract period begins on 1 September 2026, with the potential for renewal, positioning successful businesses for long-term engagement with the prestigious NHS Foundation Trust.

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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-0699d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044832-2026
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
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20262 weeks to go
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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