DEVELOP REGIONAL SECTOR-LED IMPROVEMENT (SLI) OPERATIONS 25/26

" This procurement, classified under the industry category for Administrative Social Services, aims to enhance adult social care infrastructure within the UK, specifically earmarked for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The process concluded with the award stage on 10th July 2025 and was executed through a direct award due to the absence of competition, in line with the PCR 2015 regulations. The primary location for this project is London, and the procurement method adopted was the limited procedure.

The successful completion of this tender presents expansive opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those that can offer unique technical capabilities where competition is limited. Organisations such as the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, who specialise in supporting public care, are integral partners, having been awarded the contract valued at £1,745,680. This procurement exemplifies the potential for similar businesses to engage with national initiatives aimed at fulfilling legislative adult social care duties, thereby contributing to the improvement of outcomes for those requiring care and protection.