--- title: "Enhanced Care Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bbda" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bbda" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bbda.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bbda.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-24" --- # Enhanced Care Framework Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bbda [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bbda) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bbda.json) ## Summary Sheffield City Council is currently in the tender stage for an Enhanced Care Framework aiming to support individuals over 16 years old with learning disabilities and/or autism, particularly those displaying challenging behaviours and mental health conditions. This procurement involves various service Lots such as Enhanced Supported Living, Severe Multiple Disadvantage, Care and Nursing Homes, and Short Breaks. The framework has a focus on health and social work services with multiple sub-Lots addressing specific aspects of care, and it is set to be executed in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The tender process follows an open procedure method, and the framework is designed to remain active for up to eight years with re-openings mandated at three-year intervals. Key submission deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 17th July 2026 and tender submissions concluding by 7th August 2026, with the award period expected to end on 23rd October 2026. This opportunity opens avenues for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in delivering innovative and outcome-focused care solutions. The framework provides extensive possibilities for small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a long-term contractual arrangement with the public sector. Businesses capable of providing quality care, meeting the diverse needs of individuals with complex conditions, and offering crisis or bridging support will find significant growth prospects. The open framework structure allows providers to demonstrate expertise and adaptability in delivering tailored solutions, with an emphasis on quality, partnership, and the ability to mobilise services rapidly when necessary. ## Notice Sheffield City Council is establishing an Enhanced Care Framework for people over the age of 16 years old who have learning disabilities and/or autistic people, who display behaviours that challenge including those with a mental health condition. This Enhanced Care Framework will encompass a range of services as outlined in the specific Lots and sub-Lots: Lot 1- Enhanced supported living Lot 1.1 - Support linked with accommodation Lot 1.2- Community care and support Lot 2- Severe Multiple Disadvantage Lot 2.1- Support linked with accommodation Lot 2.2- Community care and support Lot 3- Care and Nursing Home Lot 3.1 - Residential Care - Care home services without nursing Lot 3.2 - Nursing Care - Care home services with nursing Lot 4 - Planned Enhanced Overnight Short Breaks Lot 5 - Emergency Enhanced Overnight Short Breaks Lot 6 - Crisis/Bridging Support This Framework Agreement has been procured as an open framework. Open frameworks have a maximum duration of eight years. Within the eight-year term, the framework must be reopened at least twice. The Council will open the Framework after the initial three years from the day of the first award. The Council's intention is that Framework two will then reopen after three years, Framework three will then have a duration of two years. Providers will meet the shared objectives of delivering support which meets the needs and outcomes of the individuals, as well as improving choice, quality and promoting independence. The Council is looking to shift towards outcomes-based commissioning. In its broadest terms, this means that the focus will be moved from 'how' a service operates, to the outcomes the service achieves. This means that the individual and/or their advocates will be involved in measuring the success of a given service in relation to achieving outcomes, and their role will be more central to the evaluation and management of contracts. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Enhanced Supported Living Sheffield City Council is establishing an Enhanced Supported Living Framework for people over 16 years old, have a learning disability and/or autism, who display behaviours that challenge, including those with a mental health condition. Lot 2 Severe Multiple Disadvantage This Lot is for people whose primary diagnosis is a learning disability and/or autism. The people who are experiencing severe multiple disadvantage present with a complex mix of needs and risks, which may include but not limited to: ADHD, and acquired brain injuries Mental health conditions Physical health conditions Histories of trauma, abuse, and significant adverse childhood experiences History of or current substance use High levels of vulnerability to exploitation, cuckooing, and abuse Offending histories, including arson, assault, and sexual offences Social isolation, poverty, poor family support, and histories of homelessness People who experience severe multiple disadvantage often have presenting conditions that are undiagnosed due to the difficulties this cohort faces in accessing these services. It is anticipated that most of the people who will come via this Framework will not require any CQC regulated activity. Although it would be preferable, for this specific Lot, providers do not have to be CQC registered. Lot 3 Enhanced Care & Nursing Homes The Framework for enhanced Residential Care and Nursing Homes will replace spot contracting arrangements for specialist placements for people described in the overarching specification who have a learning disability, autism and/or a mental health condition. From the date this framework commences, frequent spot contracting will end, and this framework must be used to identify all specialist care and nursing home placements for: New clients Young People Transitioning from Children's Services People being discharged from hospital A person with changing needs who requires a move to residential/nursing care. A person requiring an urgent placement This Framework will relate to all specialist care and nursing homes in Sheffield only, and there will be two sub-Lots. Lot 3.1 - Residential Care - Care home services without nursing Lot 3.2 - Nursing Care - Care home services with nursing The Framework includes support for the following client groups, but not limited to: Learning disabilities Autism Mental health Physical disabilities Sensory impairment Acquired brain injury Behaviours that challenge Young people transitioning into adulthood aged 16-25 These are support specialisms which SCC may need in the future. SCC will make clear what type of care or nursing home provision we require when calling off this framework. Lot 4 Enhanced Planned Overnight Short Breaks This lot includes enhanced overnight short breaks that meets the variety of needs outlined in the overarching specification. This may also include individuals with specific physical needs that may require a highly skilled or nursing element to their care. Specialised equipment & transport may be needed to meet the complex and physical needs of the individuals who will being using the service. This type of care and support will be delivered in accommodation. Therefore, any building based overnight short breaks service will require a residential or nursing home CQC registration. Lot 5 Enhanced Emergency Overnight Short Breaks This lot includes enhanced emergency overnight short breaks that meets the variety of needs outlined in the overarching specification. An emergency Overnight Short Break enables the carer to have a rest from their caring role and gives a break to the person receiving support and care. The referrals made into this type of service will be at short notice, may also provide a short to medium term support and accommodation option for individuals who are in crisis and/or experiencing a breakdown in care and support. An emergency Overnight Short Break supports individuals to feel safe in an environment that will support their physical and mental wellbeing as well as meeting their needs. An emergency Overnight Short Break is a safe environment that will enable those experiencing crisis or care breakdowns to stabilise, and support them to progress to a long-term care, support and accommodation option and prevent admissions into inpatient settings. Lot 6 Crisis / Bridging Care Providers on this Framework must be able to mobilise support quickly in a crisis. In some cases, this will be as quickly as a few hours up to a couple of days. Alternatively, the support may need to end at short notice, so 24 hours' notice to end this package will be given by SCC. The provider must be able to support a wide range of support needs for people with a learning disability, autism, physical health, mental health and who display behaviours of distress. Some people may also experience severe multiple disadvantage e.g. substance misuse, looked after child, homelessness, domestic abuse, offending history. Furthermore, the provider will be expected to work with the persons MDT and attend meetings if required. There will be an expectation that providers will be able to offer PBS input. The provider will be able to provide a team of highly skilled and experienced support workers 24/7, 365 days year to meet the support needs outlined in the overarching specification. The expectation is that the support offered is temporary, and that providers on this Framework will work in partnership to successfully transition a person over to a long-term framework support provider. The support provided could be in a person's own home or this could be provided in temporary accommodation such as in a hotel or a short term let property that the person may be living in. SCC require providers on this Framework to be CQC registered with the correct service specialisms as needed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059285-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £143,000,000 | | Lots value | £143,000,000 | | 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 - 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped ## Release History - 24 Jun 2026 at 09:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059285-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059285-2026 24th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://sheffield.gov.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106716&TID100111812&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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