# Market Engagement Event for the Re-Opening of the Mental Health Independence and Support Framework

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Sheffield City Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Sheffield City Council](/buyers/sheffield-city-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 12 November 2025
- Contract start: 21 November 2025
- Contract end: 22 November 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 2f3c794c-97f6-4a33-86f2-f250442262a5-871934
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14c90456-911f-443b-8a79-ed054308347c

## Description

Sheffield City Council invites providers to a Market Engagement Event for the re-opening of the Mental Health Independence and Support Framework, introducing a two-tier support model: • Lot 1 - Standard Support: Supported accommodation and outreach for adults \(18\+\) with severe mental illness \(e\.g\. schizophrenia, bipolar, personality disorder\) known to health/social care teams, with eligible needs under the Care Act 2014 and/or Section 117 aftercare\. • Lot 2 - Enhanced Support: Services for adults \(18\+\) with severe mental illness and complex needs, including behaviours that challenge, forensic histories, neurodevelopmental conditions, and risk of harm or hospitalisation\. Some of these individuals may require support with personal care tasks or medication administration\. Potential providers are invited to attend this market engagement event to learn more about the service specification and the upcoming procurement process\. The Market Engagement Event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 20 November 2025\. Between 10\.00 am - 11\.30 am\. If you are interested in attending this event please email adam\.elwis@sheffield\.gov\.uk or send a message via the messaging facility on YORtender/EU Supply e-tendering platform to notify the authority of your intent to attend the event\. Those who express an interest will be sent a link to attend the event\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f3c794c-97f6-4a33-86f2-f250442262a5-871934)