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Market Engagement Event - Supported Accommodation Services

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 14:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, acting as the buying organisation, is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a project titled "Market Engagement Event - Supported Accommodation Services." This initiative falls under the industry category of social work and related services, specifically aimed at supported accommodation. The procurement is particularly focused on addressing homelessness through the commissioning of services both for families and single individuals. Located in Sheffield, the procurement process is at the initial planning phase, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled for 21st July 2026. Interested parties can partake in this online event via Microsoft Teams, with registration required through the Mercell/EU Supply portal. The services being commissioned are intended to ensure better targeting and efficient service delivery, maintaining a continuity that supports the Council’s housing strategies.

This procurement procedure represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the social services sector, particularly those with expertise in supported accommodation and homelessness prevention. With a focus on innovation and service transformation, this tender provides a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities, contribute to meaningful social outcomes, and potentially secure long-term contracts spanning six years, from November 2026 to November 2032. Companies with experience in delivering accommodation services or those capable of providing ancillary support services like counselling and case management will find this tender particularly suited to their portfolio, offering a chance to expand their reach and collaborate with local government on vital community projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Event - Supported Accommodation Services

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council will be tendering for a range of supported accommodation services that support people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless. One service will be commissioned for families and five services for single people. The commissions are intended to maintain service continuity while enabling service transformation, ensure better targeting of support to those most likely to benefit, and strengthen outcomes such as sustainable move-on and reduced repeat homelessness. The proposals have been approved by Sheffield City Council Housing Policy Committee, and the reports are available here: https://democracy.sheffield.gov.uk/documents/s85693/Form%202%20-%20Commissioning%20of%20supported%20housing%20for%20families.pdf https://democracy.sheffield.gov.uk/documents/s85696/Form%202%20-%20Commissioning%20of%20supported%20housing%20for%20single%20people.pdf An online pre market engagement event has been organised via Microsoft teams, where we will set out our requirements in more detail, and you can register for this event by sending your name, organisation, and the email address of those who you would like to attend this event via the Mercell / EU Supply portal messaging function. The event is scheduled to take place via Microsoft Teams at 11am on 21st July 2026.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106903&TID=100111995&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c059
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061337-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2032 Over 5 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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