Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Sheffield City Council
The Town Hall, Pinstone St
Sheffield
S12HH
UK
Telephone: +44 1142293041
E-mail: procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
NUTS: UKE32
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://sheffield.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/107104/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=YORTENDER
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Sheffield Experts at Hand MDT Model; Speech, Language and Communication and Occupational Therapy Services - Market Engagement
Reference number: 100112191
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
SCC intends to procure two services. A Speech, Language and Communication support service and an Occupational Therapy support service that will:
• Provide expert advice, assessment, and intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and occupational therapy (OT) needs.
• Support delivery of the Experts at Hand multidisciplinary team (MDT) model within education settings in line with DfE Experts at Hand Guidance .
• Contribute to both direct clinical input and indirect support, including:
o Workforce training and capability building.
o Advice to education staff and families.
o Participation in multi-agency planning.
The services will form part of a broader MDT offer alongside professionals such as Educational Psychologists, Specialist Teachers and other health professionals, enhancing capacity within the system to provide support for schools, children and their families.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 700 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Speech, Language and Communication Needs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85142000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE32
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
SLCN Model
• 4 x Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists (SLT).
• 7 x SLT roles currently costed at a top band 5 / bottom band 6.
II.2.14) Additional information
Key features include:
• Co-location with education and care professionals in locality teams.
• Delivery within schools and community settings.
• Providing support to schools, children and families across 5 key domains:
o Family support.
o Environment.
o Assessment.
o Intervention.
o Workforce development.
• Working within an outcomes-focused framework.
• Participation in test-and-learn cycles, adapting practice based on local and national learning.
• Clinical supervision with operational delivery integrated locally.
The expected workforce models currently include a mix of senior and developmental roles embedded across localities (indicative and subject to final commissioning decisions).
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Occupational Therapy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85142000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE32
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
OT Model
• 4 x Band 7 Occupational Therapists (OT).
• 7 x OT roles currently costed at top of band 5 / bottom of Band 6.
II.2.14) Additional information
Key features include:
• Co-location with education and care professionals in locality teams.
• Delivery within schools and community settings.
• Providing support to schools, children and families across 5 key domains:
o Family support.
o Environment.
o Assessment.
o Intervention.
o Workforce development.
• Working within an outcomes-focused framework.
• Participation in test-and-learn cycles, adapting practice based on local and national learning.
• Clinical supervision with operational delivery integrated locally.
The expected workforce models currently include a mix of senior and developmental roles embedded across localities (indicative and subject to final commissioning decisions).
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/08/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/07/2026