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Sheffield Dementia Advice Service

Sheffield City Council · Local authority

In brief

Sheffield City Council is looking for suppliers for care work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £502,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 5pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11:59pm, Monday 5 October 2026
Bids by: 5pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 58 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Link to the project's advert on the Council's e-tendering portal, YORTender, where you can download this contract opportunity's tender…

What the notice says

Sheffield City Council is seeking a provider to deliver the Sheffield Dementia Advice Service, a citywide, non-clinical service acting as the single point of access for dementia information, advice and guidance. The service will support people living with dementia, their families, unpaid carers and supporters through information, signposting, navigation and referral into community-based dementia support. The provider will also offer advice, guidance and training to professionals and volunteers to improve dementia awareness and build confidence in supporting people affected by dementia. The service plays a key role in promoting prevention, independence, wellbeing and dementia-friendly communities across Sheffield.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 15 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £502,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Yorkshire and the Humber?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Monday 5 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

1 May 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 040407-2026
28 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 082374-2026
1 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 082860-2026

About the buyer

Sheffield City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

211

Awards

133

Suppliers it has used most for care

Homeless Link2 contracts
Airedale Voluntary Drug and Alcohol Agency Limited1 contract
Care Cove Limited1 contract
Change Grow Live1 contract
D C K Construction Limited1 contract

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From notice 040407-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 May 2026, last updated 1 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.