---
title: "SCH - External Online Provider of Children's Mental Health Services - Pre-Market"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0599fa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-15"
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# SCH - External Online Provider of Children's Mental Health Services - Pre-Market

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0599fa

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## Summary

The Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at appointing an external provider for children's mental health services delivered via an online platform. This initiative falls under the Provider Selection Regime and is classified under the community health services industry category. The procurement is currently in the pre-market engagement phase, where potential suppliers are invited to review and comment on the draft specification by 6th October 2025. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom's UKE3 region, with the contract period tentatively spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with a possible extension until 2030. The communication strategy includes a future notice date of 6th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the digital healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in mental health services for children. The contract value is substantial, with an estimated gross amount of £360,000. It is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a substantial opportunity to expand their service offerings and gain a foothold in the public healthcare sector. Furthermore, the pre-market engagement process invites constructive feedback, allowing potential bidders to influence the final procurement conditions and align their capabilities with the Trust’s needs.

## Notice

We are currently undertaking pre-market engagement to explore options for awarding a contract under the Provider Selection Regime. The requirement relates to the provision of mental health services for children, delivered via an online digital platform. Through this exercise, we aim to better understand the current market landscape and identify potential providers capable of delivering these services. We are also seeking constructive feedback from suppliers to help shape our procurement approach and refine our requirements. As part of this process, we would welcome your comments on the draft specification and any other relevant information outlined in the preliminary documents, which can be accessed via the Atamis e-tendering portal under reference: C388929. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

### Planning Information

As part of this process, we would welcome your comments on the draft specification and any other relevant information outlined in the preliminary documents, which can be accessed via the Atamis e-tendering portal under reference: C388929.
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056499-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 10:37 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056499-2025
- 15 Sep 2025 at 09:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056447-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056499-2025
  15th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056447-2025
  15th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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