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Enhanced Care Framework

Sheffield City Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 17:57.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services
  • CPV85311200 — Welfare services for disabled people

Lots

  • Lot 1 Enhanced Supported Living£75m
  • Lot 2 Severe Multiple Disadvantage£10m
  • Lot 3 Enhanced Care & Nursing Homes£45m
  • Lot 4 Enhanced Planned Overnight Short Breaks£4m
  • Lot 5 Enhanced Emergency Overnight Short Breaks£4m
  • Lot 6 Crisis / Bridging Care£5m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
100111812
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Call off procedure within ITT specification documents.
Open Framework Scheme End Date
31 Jan 2035, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
7 Aug 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
17 Jul 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
23 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0001
Title
Lot 1 Enhanced Supported Living
Description
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.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
90,000,000
Amount
75,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Method statement questions within ITT.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2030, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
LOT-0002
Title
Lot 2 Severe Multiple Disadvantage
Description
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.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
12,000,000
Amount
10,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Method statement questions within ITT.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2030, 23:59
Entry 3
Id
LOT-0003
Title
Lot 3 Enhanced Care & Nursing Homes
Description
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.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
54,000,000
Amount
45,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Method statement questions within ITT.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2030, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
LOT-0004
Title
Lot 4 Enhanced Planned Overnight Short Breaks
Description
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.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
4,800,000
Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Method statement questions within ITT.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2030, 23:59
Entry 5
Id
LOT-0005
Title
Lot 5 Enhanced Emergency Overnight Short Breaks
Description
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.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
4,800,000
Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Method statement questions within ITT.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2030, 23:59
Entry 6
Id
LOT-0006
Title
Lot 6 Crisis / Bridging Care
Description
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.
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
6,000,000
Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Method statement questions within ITT.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311200
Description
Welfare services for disabled people

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
LOT-0002
Related Lot
LOT-0002

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311200
Description
Welfare services for disabled people

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
LOT-0003
Related Lot
LOT-0003

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311200
Description
Welfare services for disabled people

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
LOT-0004
Related Lot
LOT-0004

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311200
Description
Welfare services for disabled people

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
LOT-0005
Related Lot
LOT-0005

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311200
Description
Welfare services for disabled people

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 6
Id
LOT-0006
Related Lot
LOT-0006

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311200
Description
Welfare services for disabled people

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
059285-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
24 Jun 2026, 10:49
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Sheffield City Council
Id
GB-PPON-PPQT-9425-JWVM

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PPQT-9425-JWVM

Address

Street Address
Town Hall, Pinstone Street,
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S1 2HH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE32

Contact

Name
Adam Elwis
Telephone
+44 01142053372

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sheffield · UKE32 · S1 2HH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE32 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 059285-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·