Older Peoples Care Homes
- Buyer
- Sheffield City Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closes
- 4 February 2029
- Where
- Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Sheffield City Council is looking for care home providers to run residential facilities for older people in Sheffield. They want providers who focus on personalised care, independence, wellbeing, and helping people stay in their own communities rather than in hospital.
What the buyer wants
• Operate and manage care homes that deliver personalised, high-quality residential care for older adults • Support residents' independence, wellbeing, choice and control over their lives • Work to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and support people to be discharged home safely • Recognise and support residents' individuality, culture, and community connections
Likely requirements
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You must be a registered care provider with CQC approval or demonstrate clear pathway to registration. This is not a contract for small tradespeople; it requires existing care home operational experience, substantial capital investment, and permanent staffing. Most sole traders and small local businesses cannot deliver this.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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