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Falls Prevention Strength & Balance Classes in Bristol & South Gloucestershire

NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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26 May 2026 at 13:45

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30 Sep 2025 at 17:33

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) recently commenced the procurement process for managing and delivering a falls prevention programme targeting senior citizens in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Divided into two lots, this initiative specifically addresses community health services through evidence-based strength and balance programmes. Contracts were signed with Age UK Bristol and Age UK South Gloucestershire following the procurement with an open procedure. The programme's implementation is scheduled for February 2026, spanning a three-year term with a possible two-year extension. The ICB's initiative is managed by NHS South, Central, and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW).

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in community health services. Successful providers will be well-positioned for business growth by catering to the community's health needs and reducing the healthcare burden from fall-related injuries. Companies focusing on preventative health interventions, achieving high service quality, cost-effectiveness, and fostering social value are ideally suited to participate and flourish under this contract. The structured procurement of two lots allows flexibility and tailored service delivery for both Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Falls Prevention Strength & Balance Classes in Bristol & South Gloucestershire

Notice Description

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) are seeking to commission provider(s) who have the capacity and capability to manage and deliver a community falls-risk-reduction strength and balance programme in Bristol (Lot 1) and South Gloucestershire (Lot 2) in accordance with the specified requirements. The procurement is divided into 2 lots (Lot 1 - Bristol) and (Lot 2 - South Gloucestershire) and providers may bid for both. The aim of the service is to reduce the health impact and healthcare burden of falls and fall-related injuries in the population across BNSSG and to achieve this by delivering an evidence based community strength and balance programme to appropriate at risk individuals. The maximum initial contract values for the 3 year contract term (inclusive of VAT) for each lot are as follows: Lot 1 - Bristol: PS451,755.00 Lot 2 - South Gloucestershire: PS148,425.00 The contract term is planned to commence from February 2026 and will be for a duration of 3 years with an optional extension of 2 years. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Lot Information

Bristol

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) ICB is seeking a provider to manage and deliver a community falls-risk reduction evidence-based strength and balance programme, to reduce the health impact and healthcare burden of falls and fall-related injuries in the older population across BNSSG. This procurement is divided into lots. Lot 1 covers the Bristol area. This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Options: option to extend the contract at commissioner's discretion for any period up to 2 years.

South Gloucestershire

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking provider(s) with capacity to manage and deliver a community falls-risk reduction evidence-based strength and balance programme, to reduce the health impact and healthcare burden of fall-related injuries in the older population across BNSSG. This procurement is divided into lots. Lot 2 covers the South This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Options: Optional extension of up to 2 years (24 months) at commissioner's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a55c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048785-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£833,593 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£833,582 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£833,583 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20267 months 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
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AG
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK11 Bristol, City of, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Age Uk Bristol

Age Uk South Gloucestershire

Further Information

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