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title: "Award Notice for Develop Regional Sector Led Improvement (SLI) 25/26"
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# Award Notice for Develop Regional Sector Led Improvement (SLI) 25/26

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d8c49eb-a09c-4c69-872a-49af6d5d78a8

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d6e5b04-883f-4368-b49f-5ebf26f5c541 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,754,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,754,680 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d6e5b04-883f-4368-b49f-5ebf26f5c541

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d6e5b04-883f-4368-b49f-5ebf26f5c541
  16th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d755bd4-d8a6-4d90-a6fa-734336bce61b
  DHSC ASC Develop Regional Sector Led Improvement 25 - 26 redact_Redacted october 25

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