Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Southend-on-Sea City Council
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex
Southend On Sea
SS26FA
UK
Contact person: Niki Mistry
Telephone: +44 1702534921
E-mail: nikimistry@southend.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH31
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.southend.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of a Yoga pilot programme for Social Prescribing using PSR MSP process
Reference number: DN795805
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85323000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
18 600.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH31
Main site or place of performance:
Southend-on-Sea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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)
II.2.14) 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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
07/01/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach Notice.
The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. It is the intention to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider Process (MSPP).
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/12/2025