Out of Area Bed Provision

The procurement process, initiated by the Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust, involves an intention to award a contract for "Out of Area Bed Provision" within the health services category. This tender concerns the provision of acute inpatient beds in Sheffield or nearby areas. The procurement follows a limited method under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as specified by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The award is set to Cygnet Health Care Ltd. The process began with an intention to award notice dated 3rd September 2025, and a standstill period runs until midnight on 17th September 2025, during which representations can be made to the Trust's Executive Management Team. This tender offers business growth opportunities in the health services industry, specifically for organisations experienced in providing inpatient care and who can meet the NHS's standard subcontract conditions.

Businesses with capabilities in providing healthcare services, especially those with existing compliance to legislative requirements, would find this contract fitting. The contract value is approximately £5,701,610 for the initial six months, with potential 12-month extensions, positioning it as a substantial prospect for large-scale providers aiming to expand their regional footprint or solidify their market standing within healthcare provision in Sheffield and the surrounding vicinity.