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title: "Adults Residential and Respite Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691da"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Adults Residential and Respite Framework

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691da

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council is planning a procurement process titled "Adults Residential and Respite Framework", aimed at establishing a multi-use, multi-supplier framework to provide adult residential and respite services. This framework will be accessible to both Adult Social Care and Health partners and will cater to various adult client groups such as older people, individuals with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and complex needs. The initiative is currently in the planning stage, with publication details released on 5th May 2026. The framework is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 31st December 2034. This open procedure, conducted under the light-touch regime, will support the distribution of services primarily in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and the surrounding UKH31 region, with an estimated annual value of £37,000,000 and a total projected value of £296,000,000 over the duration of the contract. Timelines for engagement and market notification are to be confirmed by 1st September 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the health and social work services sector, particularly those specialising in adult care and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to participate given the framework’s potential division into lots, encouraging diverse participation. By engaging in this framework, businesses can enhance their exposure and experience in public service contracts while contributing to an essential community service. The open procedure ensures a competitive bidding process, providing numerous opportunities for businesses to secure contracts and grow within this framework's extensive eight-year duration.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea are looking to establish a multi-use multi-supplier framework to support the commissioning and placement of adult residential and respite provision, accessible to both Adult Social Care and Health partners, and covering all adult client groups including older people, learning disabilities, mental health and complex needs. The framework will be procured under the light-touch regime and the framework may be divided into lots. Estimated Value Per Annum - PS37,000,000 per year Total Estimated Value (Including Extensions) - PS296,000,000 per year Estimated Contract Length - 8 years Timelines are yet to be confirmed, but the market will be notified and engaged as soon as timelines are available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041231-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 15:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041231-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041231-2026
  5th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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