Inclusive Lives Framework (Part 2)

Southampton City Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Inclusive Lives Framework (Part 2)" focusing on social care services, which include respite, short breaks, and daytime opportunities. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and will be conducted using an open procedure as stipulated by the Procurement Act 2023, applying the "light touch" regime. The framework is anticipated to commence on 1st December 2025, with a 10-year duration ending on 30th November 2035.

Interested parties should note that a future notice for this procurement is expected to be published by 1st October 2025. The procurement will include three lots with estimated annual spends, providing services in the UKJ32 region, encompassing Southampton, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria.

Each lot covers substantial service provision, with estimated expenses that suggest a robust market for suppliers capable of providing residential respite, short-breaks respite, and meaningful day-time opportunities. Businesses in the health and social work industry, especially those with innovative service delivery models aligning with the Council's "Inclusive Lives" agenda, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.