---
title: "Psychology Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd26"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Psychology Service

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd26

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has completed the award for a Psychology Service contract, aimed at supporting staff in homeless settings. This multi-year contract is set to begin on 5th May 2026 and run until 4th May 2031, operating under the public authority’s sub-central government classification. The procurement process, which followed an open competition method below the threshold, sought services in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKE32 region. Key dates included the award notice published on 23rd January 2026, with contract formalisation expected by 2nd March 2026. Paradigm Psychological Services Ltd, based in Sheffield, has been awarded this contract valued at £485,340.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those focused on psychological or psychiatrist services, as indicated by the contract's CPV classification. The open competition allowed various businesses to propose impactful solutions that support staff wellbeing and professional development, aligning with psychologically informed and trauma-informed approaches. Companies specialising in structured reflective practice sessions and case formulation in similar environments will find such tenders an effective way to expand their public sector engagements and enhance community-focused service delivery, provided they meet the criteria of high quality and social value as outlined in the tender award criteria.

## Notice

This procurement is for a support service dedicated to enhancing the professional practice of staff working in homeless settings. The service will focus on delivering structured reflective practice sessions and facilitating case formulation discussions, with the aim of improving staff wellbeing, professional development, and improving the experience of people using services. The delivery of the service will be informed by the principles of working in a Psychologically Informed Environment and promote a Trauma Informed Approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006130-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 4 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £485,340 |
| Lots value | £485,340 |
| Awards value | £485,340 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARADIGM PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 11:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006130-2026
- 7 Nov 2025 at 16:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072200-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006130-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072200-2025
  7th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99785&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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