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SCH - Provision of Restraint Training Services - Pre-Market Engagement

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Planning

11 Sep 2026 at 10:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is preparing to procure restraint training services for its organisation. The requirement is staff training, classified under CPV 80511000, and is intended to support the delivery of training in the Sheffield area. The Trust is engaging with suppliers before developing its formal procurement strategy and service specification. The work is a service rather than a supply or construction contract, and is structured as a single requirement. Businesses offering specialist restraint training for healthcare staff, particularly those able to work with a children’s NHS provider, should consider whether their service model and delivery capacity align with the Trust’s intended requirement.

This procurement is at the planning stage and is not yet an invitation to tender. The Trust is undertaking pre-market engagement to understand suppliers’ capacity, capability and appetite, with engagement responses expected by 25 September 2026. The next notice is expected on 30 October 2026. The anticipated contract period is 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029, with the possibility of renewal extending the maximum period to 31 December 2031. The estimated value is £500,000 excluding VAT and £600,000 including VAT. The requirement is above the relevant threshold, has one lot, and is marked as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The formal procurement procedure and evaluation criteria will be developed following engagement.

The preparation opportunity is most relevant to providers of restraint training services with the capability to design and deliver staff training for a children’s NHS environment. The Trust is specifically seeking market feedback on suppliers’ capacity, capability and appetite, so established training organisations and specialist independent providers may wish to prepare evidence of their relevant delivery model, trainer expertise and ability to support the Trust’s needs. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, making it relevant beyond large national contractors. Suppliers should use the engagement period to explain their service offer, practical delivery capacity and experience of meeting healthcare training requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCH - Provision of Restraint Training Services - 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 Restraint Training Services. The Trust is undertaking this pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the market's capacity, capability, and appetite to deliver these goods. 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 Restraint Training Services. The Trust is undertaking this pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the market’s capacity, capability, and appetite to deliver these goods. 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-06f7af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086248-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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
Postcode Area
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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