Provision of a Yoga pilot programme for Social Prescribing using PSR MSP process

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. 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) 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.