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title: "Dementia Specialist Advice Service Sheffield - Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069019"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# Dementia Specialist Advice Service Sheffield - Market Engagement

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069019

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Dementia Specialist Advice Service Sheffield - Market Engagement." This initiative is focused on community health services within the Sheffield (UKE32) region. The service is intended for individuals living with dementia, their unpaid carers, and the professionals working with them, and aims to enhance the connectivity and support for dementia care in Sheffield. As of 1st May 2026, the council is undertaking market engagement activities including feedback surveys and discussions with potential service providers. A blended approach is being used to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the needs of stakeholders. The deadline for this market engagement exercise is 22nd May 2026.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those with experience in dementia care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services in the public sector. With a planned contract period starting from 1st April 2027 and running until 31st March 2030, this project offers a substantial engagement both in terms of service delivery and revenue, with the gross contract value estimated at £432,000. Businesses equipped to deliver holistic and connected dementia support services could find a strategic alignment with this project, fostering long-term growth and community impact in the Sheffield region.

## Notice

The service is targeted at people in Sheffield living with dementia, their unpaid carers/family members, and professionals, staff and volunteers working with people living with dementia. It will act as a single point to promote connectivity of dementia support in Sheffield and help to improve confidence and capability of all involved with dementia support.

### Planning Information

The Council intends to use a blended approach to market engagement for this exercise which involves:
• opportunity to give feedback using the survey published on the e-tendering portal, and potential follow-up discussions with respondents. Link to portal advert: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/105136 
•gauge the level of interest from potential providers who may wish to enter a contract to deliver services on behalf of the Council.
• targeted conversations with any key stakeholders, including potential providers and service users, to ensure we have collected a wide range of views.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040407-2026 |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| 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 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

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 10:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040407-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040407-2026
  1st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/105136

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