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Market Engagement for Delivery of Obesity Surgery (Tier 4) Services

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Jul 2026 at 12:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process to engage the market for delivering Obesity Surgery (Tier 4) services. The initiative aims to understand market interest and capabilities in alignment with NHS England's specification. Located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the services category, specifically hospital and related services. A key timeline includes a deadline for prospective providers to submit their response by 28th August 2026, following the submission of questions by 17th August 2026. The engagement process mentions a potential contract period starting from 1st January 2027, lasting until the end of 2030, with further procurement notices anticipated by 31st October 2026.

This market engagement presents a unique opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in obesity and surgical services, to collaborate with a prominent NHS Foundation Trust. It is particularly suited for businesses with the infrastructure and expertise to deliver complex healthcare services at a regional or national level. Engaging early in the process could allow businesses to influence the procurement specifications, aligning their capabilities with the Trust's expectations, fostering potential long-term growth and partnership within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement for Delivery of Obesity Surgery (Tier 4) Services

Notice Description

STHNFT is undertaking this Market Engagement for the purpose of understanding market interest in working with us to deliver Obesity Surgery (Tier 4) services in line with the NHS England specification. Please review the Engagement Information for further details and how to submit a response.

Planning Information

STHNFT is undertaking this Market Engagement for the purpose of understanding market interest in working with us to deliver Obesity Surgery (Tier 4) services in line with the NHS England specification. This is not a call for competition and is being conducted without prejudice to any future procurement process. Contract and notice dates provided are indicative only. Please note this engagement is only for information and is not to be scored. Providers with the relevant capabilities who are interested in working with STHNFT should: - email sth.commercial-development@nhs.net to request the ME Instructions and Guidance Document and Supplier Response form - read the Instructions and Guidance Document carefully and submit any questions to sth.commercial-development@nhs.net no later than 5pm on 17 August 2026, we will respond no later than 21 August 2026 - complete and submit the Supplier Response Document to sth.commercial-development@nhs.net by 5pm on Friday 28 August 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d53e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071221-2026
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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 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 TEACHING HOSPITALS 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 2SB
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
TLE3 South Yorkshire
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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