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title: "Soft Market Test for Enhanced Residential Care for Adults with a Learning Disability, Autism and/or Physical Disability (including short breaks)"
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# Soft Market Test for Enhanced Residential Care for Adults with a Learning Disability, Autism and/or Physical Disability (including short breaks)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06e0ab46-2778-4314-b2c4-6fe7c7396b01

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is initiating a tender process for a "Soft Market Test for Enhanced Residential Care for Adults with a Learning Disability, Autism and/or Physical Disability (including short breaks)". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Residential nursing care services" and includes community health services. The locations covered are diverse, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international destinations. The tender is in its active stage and follows an open procurement procedure. Key dates to note are the tender end date on 9th December 2024 at 12:00 PM and the contract period starting from 10th December 2024 to 11th December 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in providing residential, nursing, and community health services to persons with complex care needs. Businesses equipped to deliver both long-term placements and short-term breaks who can navigate the logistics of servicing various international and local addresses, especially those within the specified regions, will find this tender particularly advantageous. By participating, businesses can expand their market presence and showcase their expertise in handling specialised care requirements.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council is conducting this soft market test to understand the supply market for the delivery of residential support for people with a learning disability and/or autism and/or a physical disability with more complex care requirements. This will include long term placements as well as short breaks(planned and unplanned)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d82f26-29c7-4846-b85f-f27499eb0068 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144100 - Residential nursing care services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d82f26-29c7-4846-b85f-f27499eb0068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d82f26-29c7-4846-b85f-f27499eb0068
  14th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87624&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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