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Award Notice for Develop Regional Sector Led Improvement (SLI) 25/26

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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16 Oct 2025 at 15:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Award Notice for Develop Regional Sector Led Improvement (SLI) 25/26" has been concluded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This award notice falls under the industry category of Administrative Social Services (CPV: 85321000) and is aimed at enhancing support infrastructures to meet the legislative duties of adult social care in the financial year 2025/26. The tender is classified as a service procurement and was conducted using a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in line with PCR 2015 regulations due to technical reasons. Located in London, the contract term began on 9th July 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £1,754,680.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary sector organisations, as identified suitable for the service category. Companies involved in adult social care improvements can leverage this contract to establish enhanced networks with local authorities, aligning with government healthcare mandates. The procurement opens avenues for businesses experienced in developing support and improvement infrastructure, directly contributing to outcomes in adult social care. The awarded supplier, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited to capitalize on such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice for Develop Regional Sector Led Improvement (SLI) 25/26

Notice Description

Award contract notice for the procurement of Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to secure critical national support and improvement infrastructure for the 25/26 financial year. The support helps local authorities and their partners to meet their adult social care legislative duties under the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation, improve adult social care and outcomes for people needing care, support and safeguarding. Direct award in accordance with PCR 2015 under regulation 32 2b(ii) competition absent due to technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d8c49eb-a09c-4c69-872a-49af6d5d78a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d6e5b04-883f-4368-b49f-5ebf26f5c541
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,754,680 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,754,680 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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