--- title: "Re-Opening of Mental Health Independence and Support Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f4a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f4a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f4a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f4a5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-12" --- # Re-Opening of Mental Health Independence and Support Framework Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f4a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f4a5.json) ## Summary Sheffield City Council is actively seeking proposals for the "Re-Opening of Mental Health Independence and Support Framework" in the region of Sheffield (UKE32). This procurement, categorised under Health and social work services, is aimed at providing essential support to individuals with severe mental health issues. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with interested parties invited to submit their proposals by 19th January 2026. Contracts awarded under this framework will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 30th October 2027, with a total budget of £2,500,000. Tender submissions must be made electronically or in written form, adhering strictly to the non-variant policy prescribed. This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in social care services and mental health support. Companies equipped with expertise in outreach and supported accommodation can benefit from participating in this open procedure framework. The framework supports up to 100 participants, allowing ample opportunity for growth and collaboration within the sector. Businesses capable of delivering tailored support packages, as stipulated by the Care Act 2014, are especially well-suited to compete and help address the pressing mental health needs in Sheffield, thereby expanding their client base and increasing their impact. Prospective bidders should note the necessity for compliance with specified economic and technical selection criteria. ## Notice The purpose of this framework is to offer support to those people living in Sheffield who have a severe mental health problem that is having a significant effect on their health and wellbeing. Mental health needs are increasing, economic and environmental factors are taking their toll. The aim of this framework is to address some of these issues before they can develop, offering support at the right time and enabling a return to independence as quickly as is possible. For others it may be ongoing support at a level that allows as much autonomy as the individual can manage. Services will be available to individuals who reside in Sheffield who have a diagnosis of severe mental illness and have eligible needs under the Care Act 2014. Once an individual's needs have been assessed as being eligible for Social Care funding, they will be allocated a package of support. This support must meet the needs set out in the Care Act (2014) Assessment or Section 117 assessment. ### Lot Information Re-Opening of Mental Health Independence and Support Framework The purpose of this framework is to offer support to those people living in Sheffield who have a severe mental health problem that is having a significant effect on their health and wellbeing. Mental health needs are increasing, economic and environmental factors are taking their toll. The aim of this framework is to address some of these issues before they can develop, offering support at the right time and enabling a return to independence as quickly as is possible. For others it may be ongoing support at a level that allows as much autonomy as the individual can manage. Services will be available to individuals who reside in Sheffield who have a diagnosis of severe mental illness and have eligible needs under the Care Act 2014. Once an individual's needs have been assessed as being eligible for Social Care funding, they will be allocated a package of support. This support must meet the needs set out in the Care Act (2014) Assessment or Section 117 assessment. It is the responsibility of the assessor to decide what level of support will be required for each individual. This decision will benefit all parties who are then able to understand and tailor support to the individuals' current abilities and needs. The level of support will be determined at assessment stage and will fit into one of the two categories: LOT 1 - Standard Support 1.1 Outreach 1.2 Supported Accommodation LOT 2 - Enhanced Support 2.1 Outreach 2.2 Supported Accommodation ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082385-2025 | | 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 | 12 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | £2,500,000 | | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 12 Dec 2025 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082385-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://sheffield.gov.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100881&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130 - https://www.sheffield.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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