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title: "Soft Market Test - Working Age Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fdc5fdc3-4667-4f5a-a7f9-9db8ba736852"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-25"
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# Soft Market Test - Working Age Framework

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdc5fdc3-4667-4f5a-a7f9-9db8ba736852

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council has issued a tender for the "Soft Market Test - Working Age Framework" in the Health and Social work services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on September 9, 2022. The contract period is set to start on April 1, 2023, and end on March 31, 2027. Businesses interested in providing Supported Living services should take note of this opportunity.

This tender from Sheffield City Council presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to compete for a framework arrangement for Supported Living services. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and beyond can participate, with the deadline for submissions set for September 9, 2022. The Council aims to replace its existing contractual arrangement ending in April 2023, offering a chance for service providers to secure a long-term contract in the health and social work services sector.

## Notice

SCC currently has a framework arrangement in place with several providers of Supported Living services. This contractual arrangement comes to an end in April 23. The Council is in the process of preparing to go out to tender for these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58dcb9b2-4f4e-448a-9fba-e847e3bde3c5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2022 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58dcb9b2-4f4e-448a-9fba-e847e3bde3c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58dcb9b2-4f4e-448a-9fba-e847e3bde3c5
  25th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=52127&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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