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Tender

02 Jul 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is inviting bids for the "Strength & Balance Activity Delivery" programme, aimed at reducing falls and enhancing mobility among older adults within the district. This service falls under the community health services category and is slated to take place in the East of England. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an open procedure that is below the threshold. Key dates include a tender period ending on 10th July 2026, and the contract period spans from 17th August 2026 to 16th August 2029. The contracting authority, South Cambridgeshire District Council, can be contacted via Lesley McFarlane at Lesley.mcfarlane@scambs.gov.uk for further details.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focused on community-based wellness initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the procurement's suitability provisions. With a three-year contract period, businesses will have the chance to develop lasting relationships with the council while contributing to the wellbeing of the community. Enterprises with expertise in developing and delivering health and wellness programmes can leverage this contract to establish a substantial footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Strength & Balance Activity Delivery

Notice Description

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver a programme of externally funded, Tier 1 community-based strength and balance classes across the district. The service aims to reduce the incidence and impact of falls and related injuries, supporting older adults to maintain independence, mobility, and wellbeing. The full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cb0233b2-1976-f111-813c-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a11b8a-febb-4ef6-9055-d0951c11c22a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

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