Planning

Southampton Early Access and Support (SEAS) Services

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the Southampton Early Access and Support (SEAS) Services. As a sub-central government public authority, the Council aims to provide services that align with various statutory responsibilities, including those under the Care Act 2014, the Health and Social Care Act 2012, and the Children and Families Act 2014. This initiative focuses on health and social work services in the region of Southampton, with a planned contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2036. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, with an estimated gross contract value of £27.6 million. Key upcoming dates include a future notice on 1st July 2025.

The SEAS services project presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health and social work sector, to grow by providing preventative and early intervention services. Organisations that specialise in community-based support for adults, carers, and individuals with low to moderate needs will find this tender particularly relevant. The competitive flexible procedure employed by the council allows for a more adaptable approach, creating space for SME and VCSE organizations to participate and potentially revolutionise service provision in collaboration with the city council to foster innovation and sustainability in public health and social care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southampton Early Access and Support (SEAS) Services

Notice Description

Southampton City Council has a statutory responsibility under the Care Act 2014 to provide or arrange services that prevent or delay the development of care and support needs, reduce existing needs, and promote individual wellbeing. This includes duties around the provision of information and advice, and ensuring that people are able to access preventative services that support them to live independently and maintain quality of life for as long as possible. The Council also has related duties under: * The Health and Social Care Act 2012, to promote integration and reduce health inequalities. * The Children and Families Act 2014, for young people with additional needs transitioning into adulthood. * The Equalities Act 2010, to ensure equity of access and non-discriminatory service design. SEAS (Southampton Early Advice and Support) is being developed to meet these statutory obligations by delivering coordinated, community-based early intervention and preventative support across the adult population, including carers and people with low to moderate needs who do not yet meet eligibility thresholds for formal care. The Authority plans to run a competitive flexible procedure to identify suitable provider(s) to deliver these services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025049-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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