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title: "SCH - Independent Investigation"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# SCH - Independent Investigation

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccdc8ca6-9ad6-4b62-a74b-ef5f78b751a0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SCH - Independent Investigation" was conducted by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Sheffield, England. This tender falls under the industry category of legal services, specifically for providing independent investigation support, and was classified with the CPV code 79100000. The procurement was executed using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract value set at £45,000. The procurement reached the award stage on 6th January 2026, following the tender period that concluded on 5th January 2026. The contract period begins on 6th January 2026 and extends until 5th January 2027, with services to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in legal services or those geared towards service delivery in healthcare environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were suitable to participate in this tender, indicating a good fit for smaller legal firms seeking to expand their client base within the public sector. The successful supplier, "Niche Health and Social Care," demonstrates the potential for smaller, specialised firms to secure contracts by leveraging niche industry expertise in healthcare and social care services.

## Notice

Support for Independent Investigation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede8140b-f586-40cc-aee6-6fde344c533e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NICHE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede8140b-f586-40cc-aee6-6fde344c533e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ede8140b-f586-40cc-aee6-6fde344c533e
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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