Award

Healthy Lifestyles Services

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

19 Feb 2026 at 10:37

AwardUpdate

09 Jul 2025 at 14:05

Award

03 Apr 2024 at 09:28

Tender

31 Jul 2023 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gloucestershire County Council is centred around the "Healthy Lifestyles Services" contract, classified under community health services (CPV: 85323000). This service aims at offering comprehensive support for smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol reduction, and physical activity, alongside specialised programmes for specific groups such as pregnant women. The procurement is in the award and contract update stage, with the current contract active after being signed on 7 November 2023, holding a value of £6,297,207.86 including modifications. The contract spans Gloucestershire—region UKK13—and is set for a 5-year term, manageable in blocks with optional extensions. The original tender opened for submission until 18 September 2023 in an open procedure, with submissions reviewed for quality, social value, and price.

Businesses involved in community health services are well-positioned to benefit from competing for this contract, especially service providers with capabilities in health lifestyle interventions and social work. As Gloucestershire County Council prioritises quality and social value, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) offering innovative solutions in these areas may find significant growth opportunities. The countywide focus on integrated health services also benefits organisations adept at managing longitudinal service contracts, enabling them to leverage expertise and expand their footprint in public health initiatives within the region. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses to align their services with governmental health objectives and positively impact community health outcomes.

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Notice Title

Healthy Lifestyles Services

Notice Description

This procurement is for a new service contract for healthy lifestyles services in Gloucestershire, which will support adults to make healthier lifestyle choices as follows, * Stopping smoking * Reducing alcohol * Improving diet (and managing weight) * Increasing physical activity

Lot Information

Lot 1

Countywide Healthy Lifestyles Service providing smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol reduction and physical activity support, alongside targeted programmes such as support for pregnant women, postnatal support and workplace wellbeing initiatives.

Options: This contract is for an initial 5 year term with 2 optional 2 year extensions. The contract value stated on this notice is for the initial 5 year term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ebda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015106-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,216,843 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rhiannon Wardle, Strategic Procurement
Contact Email
commercialservicescentralmailbox@gloucestershire.gov.uk, rhiannon.wardle@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1452425000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ABL

ABL HEALTH

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