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title: "Evaluation of Physician Associates in Mental Healthcare project"
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# Evaluation of Physician Associates in Mental Healthcare project

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE NHS FT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04c68f2d-5b6f-4ed7-ae8e-f8847f4d31fb

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## Summary

The Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the "Evaluation of Physician Associates in Mental Healthcare project". This project aims to assess the employment of Physician Associates across South Yorkshire in mental healthcare settings. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold limit of £60,000. The tender deadline is set for 15th September 2022, with the contract period starting on 5th October 2022 and ending on 31st March 2024. The project is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region and falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender represents an opportunity for qualified providers to participate in evaluating a significant healthcare initiative. Businesses operating in the research and development sector, particularly those offering consultancy services in healthcare, are well-suited to compete for this tender. With a focus on mental healthcare innovation, this tender can open doors for SMEs and VCSEs looking to contribute meaningfully to the healthcare landscape. Interested providers need to ensure compliance with the set funding limit of £60,000 and deliver the project within that financial constraint to be considered for this opportunity.

## Notice

Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is leading a project to employ a cohort of Physician Associates across South Yorkshire working in mental healthcare settings. We wish to commission an evaluation of this project from a qualified provider. The authority has received funding of PS60k to carry out this research evaluation project. This value cannot be exceeded. The bidder will be expected to deliver the project within this constraint. No additional funding will be permitted. Documents can be found here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2380dd51-45b3-44ee-94a0-3bfcb656019a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE NHS FT |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S6 1LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Hillsborough |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2022 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2380dd51-45b3-44ee-94a0-3bfcb656019a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2380dd51-45b3-44ee-94a0-3bfcb656019a
  26th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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