--- title: "Southampton Early Advice and Support (SEAS) Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d479" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d479" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d479.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d479.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-12" --- # Southampton Early Advice and Support (SEAS) Service Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d479 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d479) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d479.json) ## Summary Southampton City Council has announced a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the upcoming procurement opportunity titled "Southampton Early Advice and Support (SEAS) Service" in the health and social work services category. This procurement, located in Southampton (UKJ32), is estimated to have its contract notice published around the end of April 2025. The key date of 20th February 2025 for a market engagement event has been cancelled, with a rescheduled date to be announced. The SEAS service focuses on delivering preventative and high-quality information, advice, and guidance to improve community wellbeing and reduce dependence on formal adult social care. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those capable of delivering a Lead Provider Partnership Model. Organisations such as VCSEs, Registered Charities, and community groups are well-suited to take part. This initiative aims to achieve measurable outcomes related to social isolation and wellbeing, allowing providers flexibility in delivering services. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest and participate in future market engagement sessions to help shape this critical service provision. The estimated annual contract value is £2 million, presenting a substantial opportunity for businesses looking to grow in this sector. ## Notice Southampton City Council is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of an upcoming procurement opportunity for the delivery of the Southampton Early Advice and Support (SEAS) service. This initiative is key to achievement of the Council's aim to enhance resident independence, improve overall community wellbeing, and reduce/ delay demand for formal long term adult social care. ### Lot Information Lot 1 About SEAS: The SEAS service will focus on delivering preventative and high-quality Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) services to reduce demand on formal adult social care services. The service will prioritise early intervention, promoting independence, addressing social isolation, particularly among older adults (65+) and carers. It will also deliver preventative and high-quality Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) services to children and young people and those with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND). Service Principles: 1. Streamlined Service Delivery: With a Lead Provider overseeing the partnership, we can prevent duplication, ensure consistent standards across providers, and provide a single point of access to EAAS services. 2. Focus on Integrated IAG Services: Consolidate all IAG functions under a coordinated framework, allowing the Lead Provider to allocate tasks to specialized providers for efficiency. 3. Outcome-Based Commissioning: Set clear, measurable outcomes related to social isolation, wellbeing, and early intervention, enabling flexibility in how services are delivered while focusing on results. 4. Core/Flex Model for Service Delivery: Certain statutory functions, including Healthwatch, Children & Young People (C&YP) support, IAG, and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice, and Support Service (SENDIASS), will form the model's core. These essential services are safeguarded to maintain continuity and quality of statutory provision. Meanwhile, other services within the consortium will be designed with flexibility to adapt and reallocate resources as community needs change over time. Indicative Procurement Details: * Estimated Annual Contract Value: PS2m * Procurement Process: This procurement will be conducted under the Procurement Act 2023, subject to the commencement of the new regulations. * Eligibility: Open to organisations capable of delivering a Lead Provider Partnership Model. The model should consider including Voluntary, Community Groups, Social Enterprise, and Registered Charities (VCSE) collaboration. Additional information: Market Engagement: The Council is committed to negotiating with potential providers to refine the service specification and approach. Providers are invited to: * Participate in a market engagement session to discuss service design and delivery. A session has been arranged for Thursday 20th February 2025, location to be confirmed. To register your interest in attending this event and receive further details of the venue please email: procurementhealthandcareteam@southampton.gov.uk There is a limit of two attendees per organisation. When registering your interest by email, please provide the name of your organisation, names of your attendees, and the primary reason for your interest in this event. To ensure that everyone can participate fully and comfortably, we kindly ask that you let us know if you have any specific accessibility requirements or needs. Important Notice: This PIN is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a call for competition, nor does it commit Southampton City Council to any particular procurement process or contract award. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004779-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO14 7LR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Bargate | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen | | Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 15:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004779-2025 - 19 Jan 2025 at 12:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001799-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.southampton.gov.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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