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title: "Support, Activity and Engagement Service for Children in Care and Care Leavers (Soft Market Test)"
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# Support, Activity and Engagement Service for Children in Care and Care Leavers (Soft Market Test)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e25383d1-37d4-41e8-acf6-e4f6a30026b6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sheffield City Council, which is seeking providers for the "Support, Activity and Engagement Service for Children in Care and Care Leavers" through a Soft Market Test. This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement period will conclude on 23rd February 2018, with a deadline for submissions set for 10th November at 17:00. Interested parties can find further details through the market engagement notice and tender notice linked within the documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people, particularly those that can offer group or club provisions. Companies well-suited to compete would include those in the social care, activity services, and community engagement sectors. Engaging in this tender can help suppliers to not only establish a foothold in public sector contracts but also contribute positively to local communities by supporting vulnerable children and care leavers.

## Notice

Support, Activity and Engagement Service for Children in Care and Care Leavers (i.e. Group/Club provision). Soft Market Test to consult the market regarding the future tender. Please access the documents via the advert linked below on ProContract for more information. Your input is greatly appreciated and will help to shape the service going forward. Deadline for submissions 10th November at 17:00pm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92734d16-23c4-489c-b9ef-b03d605cff48 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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 4PL |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2017 at 15:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92734d16-23c4-489c-b9ef-b03d605cff48
- 27 Oct 2017 at 15:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92734d16-23c4-489c-b9ef-b03d605cff48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92734d16-23c4-489c-b9ef-b03d605cff48
  27th October 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ec9c06b3-25bb-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Link to portal advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

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