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title: "Somewhere Else To Assess (S2A)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05948d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Somewhere Else To Assess (S2A)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05948d

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is actively seeking service providers for their "Somewhere Else To Assess (S2A)" procurement project aimed at supporting individuals requiring non-acute residential health facility services. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime, specifically related to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The tender process, identified as an open procedure, is at the active tender stage, with submissions accepted until 6th October 2025, followed by the award period commencing on the same day. The primary location for service delivery is Sheffield, under the industry classification for residential health facilities services, with the total contract valued at approximately £3.2 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing nursing and assessment care in residential settings. The contract includes block beds and a framework for additional spot purchases, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering scalable services. The open procedure and framework establishment allow multiple participants, fostering competitive growth for companies able to demonstrate robust service delivery. Businesses that can establish strong partnerships with regional health bodies, such as the Sheffield Integrated Care Board, will find this opportunity especially advantageous.

## Notice

Somewhere Else To Assess (S2A) aims to support individuals who are in hospital and no longer require acute care but cannot be discharged home, as well as those living at home who need a safe place to stay while their care needs are assessed. The intention of the contract is to provide 7 EMI Nursing block Somewhere To Assess Pathway Beds working in partnership with the Sheffield ICB (Integrated Care Board), and to reopen a Framework to cover any spot purchases above the block beds. The awarding of this contract will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Somewhere Else To Assess (S2A) Block

The intention of the contract is to provide 7 EMI Nursing block Somewhere To Assess Pathway Beds working in partnership with the Sheffield ICB (Integrated Care Board). Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Lot 2: Somewhere Else To Assess (S2A) Framework (Reopening)

The intention of the Framework is to provide spot purchase Somewhere To Assess Pathway beds working in partnership with the Sheffield ICB (Integrated Care Board). Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054093-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 11 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,201,772 |
| Lots value | £3,201,772 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLE32 Sheffield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144000 - Residential health facilities services
- 85144100 - Residential nursing care services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054093-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97787&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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