Older People / Learning Disabilities / Mental Health Residential services

The procurement process for "Older People / Learning Disabilities / Mental Health Residential services" is currently in the planning stage, initiated on 22nd April 2025. The buying organisation is Southend-on-Sea City Council, situated in Essex, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the 'Health and Social Work Services' category and is pertinent to the East of England region (UKH31).

The procurement is being conducted as a light touch regime with a framework agreement, focusing on adult social care services within residential placements. Key dates to note include a future notice scheduled for 1st July 2026 and the contract period commencing on 1st January 2027 until 31st December 2032. The tender represents a significant investment of £140,000,000.

The planned tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a framework agreement in place, businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those adept in residential care solutions for vulnerable adult groups, are ideally positioned to compete. The procurement facilitates long-term partnerships, offering stability and growth prospects within the public health sector over the contracted period.

Participating in such a tender can enable businesses to scale their operations and enhance their service offerings in collaboration with a public authority.