Planning

Falls Prevention, Strength & Balance - St Helens

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being conducted by St Helens Council, a sub-central government public authority. The tender, titled "Falls Prevention, Strength & Balance - St Helens," falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. Located in the UK, specifically in the St Helens area, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a milestone for market engagement set. Interested parties are invited to participate in a soft market testing for a Falls Management Exercise programme, aiming to support older individuals in improving strength and balance to prevent falls. Key dates to note include the submission deadline of 9th May 2025 for the market engagement phase, with the intended contract period running from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those focused on elderly care and physical health programmes. Suitable candidates include SMEs and VCSEs capable of implementing a Falls Management Exercise programme that meets national standards and leverages best practices. Engaging in this tender process allows enterprises to establish a foothold in the health sector while delivering impactful community services. Businesses with expertise in executing programmes under a light-touch regime will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities, offering potential avenues for growth and wider market engagement.

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Notice Title

Falls Prevention, Strength & Balance - St Helens

Notice Description

We would like to take the opportunity to do some 'soft market testing' as outlined below, to determine current interest levels in the market for a provider to deliver a Falls Management Exercise programme. The Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programme will provide an opportunity for older people at risk of falling to increase their strength and balance and thus reduce their falls risk. The programme is based on best practice from the UK, current evidence base and operates to National Standards. Please fill out the attached form and return via the messaging part of the portal. Deadline 9/5/2025 12pm.

Planning Information

We would like to take the opportunity to do some `soft market testing' as outlined below, to determine current interest levels in the market for a provider to deliver a Falls Management Exercise programme. The Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programme will provide an opportunity for older people at risk of falling to increase their strength and balance and thus reduce their falls risk. The programme is based on best practice from the UK, current evidence base and operates to National Standards. Please fill out the attached form and return via the messaging part of the portal. Deadline 9/5/2025 12pm. Form available on https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Opportunity Id DN772259 Title Falls Prevention, Strength & Balance - St Helens

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016290-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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