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: commissioning team
E-mail: strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.southend.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of a Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework
Reference number: SOSBC001-DN762527-61472088
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Southend-on-Sea City Council is reopening the provision of a framework for Children's Residential and Accommodation services for:
Lot 1 - Residential Homes
Lot 2 - Supported Accommodation
The framework first opened on the 20th of February 2025 and closed on the 24th March 2025.
The framework will reopen in January 2026.
A market engagement event is being held virtually via teams on Wednesday the 7th of January at 10am. If you are interested in attending this event please email: strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk for further details.
The engagement session will provide an introduction into the framework itself and will outline the procurement/bidding approach. The session will also provide an opportunity for questions.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
105 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Residential Provision
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH31
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Residential Provision
a) Individual Placements (including Emergency and
Crisis Care)
b) Block Booking
c) Bespoke Arrangements
d) Respite Placements
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Supported Accomodation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH31
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: Supported Accommodation
a) Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17-yearolds with support on site
b) Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17-yearold Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
with support on site
c) Solo placement accommodation for 16-17-yearolds with support on site
d) Multi-occupancy accommodation for young
people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds
(NRPF).
e) Multi occupancy for former relevant young people
age 18-25 who continue to have support needs
but are not eligible for adult social care and/or
young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked
after or a Child in Need but are homeless and
require age-appropriate provision.
f) Multi occupancy accommodation for Young
Parents 16-25 with access to support on site
including for a duration of gestation.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
19/01/2026
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
Southend-on-Sea City Council are inviting organisations to attend a virtual market engagement session at 10am on Wednesday the 7th January 2025 via teams. This is for the reopening of the Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework.
Previous Notice Reference: SOSBC001-DN762527-61472088.
For further details regarding the event please contact: strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/12/2025