S&P25013 - Sheffield Health & Social Care NHSFT

The public procurement process for the contract titled "S&P25013 - Sheffield Health & Social Care NHSFT" involves the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically health services (CPV code: 85100000), which is aligned with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract involves Sheffield as the primary location and was awarded as part of the Provider Selection Regime using a direct award process outside the usual Public Contracts Regulations 2023 framework.

The contract, which covers the provision of mental health and learning disability secure services, has been awarded formally, with the award date noted as 31 March 2025 and services expected to commence from 1 April 2025 for a duration of one year until 31 March 2026. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health care services, particularly those with capabilities in mental health and learning disabilities. Due to the specific and specialised nature of these services, large-scale providers who can meet stringent contractual and legislative requirements, as detailed in the NHS Standard Subcontract, would be well-positioned to compete.

The procurement method bypassed the traditional call for competition, indicating a unique direct award process which might benefit providers already recognised or licensed within NHS frameworks. The awarded contract demonstrates a clear opportunity for businesses to solidify their presence in public healthcare procurement by delivering essential health services within the Sheffield region.