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Provision of Adult Active Connections Service

Hertfordshire County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Provision of Adult Active Connections Service," is managed by Hertfordshire County Council, a regional authority in the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the health services industry category and aims to enhance the capabilities of healthcare workforces in promoting physical activity. The procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a direct award process. The contract has been awarded to the University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation, with a total value of £100,000. It commenced on 15th April 2025 and will continue until 14th April 2026. Located in Hertfordshire (UKH23), this contract is at the award stage and was confirmed on 15th April 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large enterprises within the health services sector, particularly those experienced in supporting healthcare initiatives focusing on physical activity. Organisations with competencies in upskilling healthcare professionals and promoting physical fitness initiatives for diverse populations, including working-aged adults and priority groups such as ethnic minorities and individuals with disabilities, will find this tender advantageous for business growth. Furthermore, companies specialising in community health services can utilise this contract to integrate innovative approaches for enhancing physical activity among residents, thereby establishing a strong foothold in a government-backed, health-improvement initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Adult Active Connections Service

Notice Description

The key objectives of the programme are to upskill the primary, secondary and personalised care workforces to improve their awareness of the benefits of physical activity, to increase their confidence in prescribing and to signpost residents to physical activity opportunities. There is a specific population focus on supporting working aged adults (18 to 55-year-olds) to be active, and particular priority groups (i.e. people with a disability, long term health condition and those living in areas of deprivation as well as ethnic minorities and women).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertfordshire County Council has a requirement for the Provision of Adult Active Connections Service. The key objectives of the programme are to upskill the primary, secondary and personalised care workforces to improve their awareness of the benefits of physical activity, to increase their confidence in prescribing and to signpost residents to physical activity opportunities. There is a specific population focus on supporting working aged adults (18 to 55-year-olds) to be active, and particular priority groups (i.e. people with a disability, long term health condition and those living in areas of deprivation as well as ethnic minorities and women). The Council is intending to award this contract to our existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR.) The contract will commence on 15th April 2025 until 14th April 2026. The approximate life time value of this contract is stated in II.1.7 above.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations must be made to decision makers by 14th April 2025. The contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb8d
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016869-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation

Further Information

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