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title: "Soft Market Test - Dementia Day Activities"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-26"
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# Soft Market Test - Dementia Day Activities

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5788866-8913-45f6-ae81-1f76ced1dbca

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council is initiating a soft market test for the "Dementia Day Activities" service, classified under health and social work services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 2nd March 2021. The activities will be located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The anticipated value of the contract is £3,000,000, indicating significant investment in this sector as the Council seeks to consult with potential providers before proceeding to a formal tender competition.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in dementia care and related activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in the soft market test, businesses can influence the procurement strategy and prepare to respond to the forthcoming formal tender, ultimately supporting their growth in the community services landscape.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council is conducting this soft market test as precursor to a formal procurement process and approach to the market. We will be looking to appoint provider(s) for the provision of a Dementia Day Activities service and this survey is intended to feed into this process. There will be a formal tender competition to appoint successful provider(s) following on from this exercise in due course; the purpose of this soft market test is to consult with the market and offer an opportunity for you to make representations on our current thinking / potential approach to the market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6eccef2-65c5-4509-aae9-05a8ce3b869a |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 10:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6eccef2-65c5-4509-aae9-05a8ce3b869a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6eccef2-65c5-4509-aae9-05a8ce3b869a
  26th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=23b5bc8e-f36a-eb11-8108-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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