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title: "Provision of a Yoga pilot programme for Social Prescribing using PSR MSP process"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060704"
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# Provision of a Yoga pilot programme for Social Prescribing using PSR MSP process

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060704

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Yoga pilot programme for Social Prescribing" has recently been completed by Southend-on-Sea City Council. The initiative falls under the industry category of health services, specifically community health services, with the main location being Southend-on-Sea. This procurement, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process, is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, worth £18,600, was awarded to THE YOGA IN HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE LTD and is scheduled to run from 1st February 2026 to 1st February 2027. The procurement method was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, and it reached the award stage on 14th January 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the health services sector, specifically those offering innovative, evidence-based health interventions. The focus on a yoga programme targeted at improving mental and physical well-being through social prescribing can attract businesses adept in delivering health services that address conditions like stress, anxiety, depression, and lifestyle diseases. SMEs that specialise in community health services and have a proven track record in successful programme implementation and measurable outcomes may find this opportunity beneficial for growth and collaboration with local authorities like Southend-on-Sea City Council.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention-to-award notice under the Most Suitable Provider process. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Act 2023 / PCR 2015 do not apply. Publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period (beginning the day after publication). This notice follows on from the following notice 2025/S 000-084509 published 18 December 2025 and the modification 2025/S 000-084567 published on 18 December 2025. Southend-on-Sea City Council now intends to award the Yoga pilot programme for Social Prescribing to Yoga4All for PS18,600 No conflicts of interest were raised as part of this process. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 01 February 2026 to 01 February 2027. Details of the individual(s) making the award decision: Southend-on-Sea City Council 14 January 2026. Yog4Health has been selected as the Most Suitable Provider, they have provided a proposal that details of how Yoga will be added to the social prescribing programme. The Yoga programme was originally created on request of West London CCG and is accredited by The Personalised Care Institute. The Yoga4Health programme was evaluated by the University of Westminster and found to be effective across a wide range of measures.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003635-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE YOGA IN HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003635-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk
- https://www.yogainhealthcarealliance.com/

## Provenance

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