---
title: "Market Engagement for Delivery of Obesity Surgery (Tier 4) Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d53e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Market Engagement for Delivery of Obesity Surgery (Tier 4) Services

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d53e

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## Summary

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process to engage the market for delivering Obesity Surgery (Tier 4) services. The initiative aims to understand market interest and capabilities in alignment with NHS England's specification. Located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the services category, specifically hospital and related services. A key timeline includes a deadline for prospective providers to submit their response by 28th August 2026, following the submission of questions by 17th August 2026. The engagement process mentions a potential contract period starting from 1st January 2027, lasting until the end of 2030, with further procurement notices anticipated by 31st October 2026.

This market engagement presents a unique opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in obesity and surgical services, to collaborate with a prominent NHS Foundation Trust. It is particularly suited for businesses with the infrastructure and expertise to deliver complex healthcare services at a regional or national level. Engaging early in the process could allow businesses to influence the procurement specifications, aligning their capabilities with the Trust's expectations, fostering potential long-term growth and partnership within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

STHNFT is undertaking this Market Engagement for the purpose of understanding market interest in working with us to deliver Obesity Surgery (Tier 4) services in line with the NHS England specification. Please review the Engagement Information for further details and how to submit a response.

### Planning Information

STHNFT is undertaking this Market Engagement for the purpose of understanding market interest in working with us to deliver Obesity Surgery (Tier 4) services in line with the NHS England specification.
This is not a call for competition and is being conducted without prejudice to any future procurement process. Contract and notice dates provided are indicative only. Please note this engagement is only for information and is not to be scored.
Providers with the relevant capabilities who are interested in working with STHNFT should:
- email sth.commercial-development@nhs.net to request the ME Instructions and Guidance Document and Supplier Response form
- read the Instructions and Guidance Document carefully and submit any questions to sth.commercial-development@nhs.net no later than 5pm on 17 August 2026, we will respond no later than 21 August 2026
- complete and submit the Supplier Response Document to sth.commercial-development@nhs.net by 5pm on Friday 28 August 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071221-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2SB |
| 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

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 12:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071221-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071221-2026
  28th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sth.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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