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title: "Soft Market Test - Care and Wellbeing Model for Home Care"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Soft Market Test - Care and Wellbeing Model for Home Care

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef8f2e5a-14d5-4d4b-a191-cc85d3db7c3f

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is currently undertaking a soft market test for a project titled "Care and Wellbeing Model for Home Care", classified under health and social work services. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 30th July 2021. This initiative aims to gather insights from potential providers to refine the council's plans for delivering care that aligns with individual outcomes and promotes independence. The tender, with a projected budget of £150,000, is targeted at service delivery throughout England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that operate in the health and social care sector. By participating in this early engagement process, organisations can influence the final tender specifications and position themselves for future opportunities within the council’s framework. Businesses interested in enhancing care services and contributing to community wellbeing would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The new model will embed the necessary foundations for excellent care that meets people's individual outcomes, with a clear and consistent focus on what matters to them. Care provided through the new model will also foster opportunities to increase independence and ensure collective resources are used in the most effective ways possible. The purpose of this soft market test is to inform the market of our intentions, and for providers to ask questions and express interest in applying for a formal tender opportunity, with no obligation for either party. The queries and engagement from providers will contribute to the refinement of our plans, in addition to the feedback of citizens and other stakeholders, which is being gathered concurrently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85003cc-c4ca-4d5b-8875-f473462efbbb |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 11:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85003cc-c4ca-4d5b-8875-f473462efbbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85003cc-c4ca-4d5b-8875-f473462efbbb
  9th April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=61c21c59-2899-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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