Tender

Hospital Discharge and Peer Mentoring Service

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 May 2026 at 18:07

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has initiated an open procurement procedure for a "Hospital Discharge and Peer Mentoring Service" aimed at reducing alcohol-related hospital readmissions. This service, classified under the Health and Social Work industry, is situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement, governed by legal basis 2023/54 and adhering to a light-touch regime, entered the tender stage on 18th May 2026. Interested vendors must submit bids by 19th June 2026, with enquiries concluding on 9th June 2026. The contract is valued at £925,000 net and will commence on 1st October 2026, lasting until 31st March 2029, with a possibility of a twelve-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in recovery and peer mentoring frameworks. Suitable candidates include SMEs and VCSEs, reflecting the tender's emphasis on quality, social value, and competitive pricing. The successful bidder will work closely with local authorities and public health services, fostering community engagement and employment opportunities for individuals in recovery. By providing support to reduce relapse and hospital readmissions, this contract offers a platform for businesses aiming to make impactful contributions to public health and community wellbeing in Sheffield.

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Notice Title

Hospital Discharge and Peer Mentoring Service

Notice Description

The Hospital Discharge and Peer Mentoring service will work closely with key partners to reduce the likelihood of individuals being re-admitted into hospital within 30 days and offer support, both professionally and peer-led, to individuals who have been admitted to hospital with alcohol misuse related problems and to ensure that individuals with a treatment need enter structured pharmacological or talking therapy treatment. Sheffield City Council expects that the successful provider will: * Reduce the number of unplanned inpatient alcohol related admissions for those who have frequent admissions to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH). * Reduce the number of incidences of relapse and readmission within 30 days of discharge for this cohort. * Offer transitional support (professional and peer) to individuals who have been admitted to hospital with alcohol misuse related problems. * Support this cohort to engage in alcohol treatment and recovery services to start and maintain their recovery by building resilience and recovery capital. * Raise awareness and change attitudes about alcohol use, influencing community norms about the use of alcohol. * Develop strong partnerships working with other relevant services offering alcohol support and treatment to support this cohort. * Actively champion a thriving recovery community within the city. * Engage with local communities in public spaces and at events, with the goal of conducting brief interventions to provide information on safe drinking limits and signpost and refer people to support/treatment services. * Provide opportunities for paid employment for those in recovery. * Provide a safe space for this cohort to present and receive support, taking into consideration the potential for certain spaces being intimidating for this cohort of people. * Utilise outreach in the community to engage with service users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045559-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£925,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£925,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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 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

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