Tender

Provision of a Yoga pilot programme for Social Prescribing using PSR MSP process

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

18 Dec 2025 at 15:58

Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to pilot a Yoga programme for Social Prescribing, using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and Most Suitable Provider (MSP) Process. This initiative aims to enhance community health services within Southend-on-Sea, classified under CPV code 85323000. The contract, valued at £18,600, is expected to span from December 18, 2025, to January 4, 2026, with the key decision-makers being the Senior Public Health Principal and Director of Public Health. Interested suppliers must register on the council's procurement portal, noting a gap in response to inquiries due to the Christmas and New Year holidays.

The Yoga pilot programme represents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in health services, particularly those focusing on stress, anxiety, depression, social isolation, lifestyle diseases, pre-diabetes, weight loss, and general wellbeing enhancements. With the objective of reducing GP appointments and improving physical exercise indicators, this tender is well-suited for organisations capable of delivering effective, evidence-based health interventions. Companies looking to expand their footprint within community health services in the UK, particularly in the Essex region, could benefit significantly from engaging in this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Yoga pilot programme for Social Prescribing using PSR MSP process

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking to procure to pilot a Yoga programme for Social Prescribing using the PSR (Provider Selection Regime) MSP (Most Suitable Provider) Process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Southend-on-Sea City Council is releasing this Intended Approach Notice as per the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using the Most Suitable Provider route. As per schedule 5 under Regulation 10(3), please see below the required information: 1. Southend-on-Sea City Council is intending to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process to award a contract. 2. The contract title: Provision of a Yoga pilot programme for Social Prescribing using PSR MSP process. The contract reference: DN795805 3. The aim is test a new level of medium term physical health intervention to compliment a social prescribing wellbeing model using an evidenced based programme. The objective is to provide a programme that is geared towards those affected by Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Social Isolation, at risk of a lifestyle disease, pre diabetic, need to lose weight or just need to feel well, healthy and supported. The outcomes will be assessed by a range of wellbeing tools, reduced GP appointments and improved physical exercise indicators. CPV codes: a. 85100000-0 Health services b. 85323000-9 Community health services, but only in respect of community health services which are delivered to individuals 4. The key decision makers involved in this procurement process are Erin Brenan-Douglas (Senior Public Health Principal) and Krishna Ramkhelawon (Director of Public Health) Additional information: This PSR MSPP Intended Approach Notice will go from 18 December 2025 to 04 January 2026. Any supplier that wishes to be considered should ensure that they are registered on https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/ and send an email to the above email address. Please note that due to Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays, any queries sent between 22 December 2025 and 04 January 2026 will be answered on 05 January 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f96e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084567-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Niki Mistry
Contact Email
nikimistry@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702534921

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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