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Physical Activity by Referral

Somerset Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

05 Jan 2026 at 09:42

Tender Notice
Award

18 Dec 2025 at 11:11

Award Notice
Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 14:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Physical Activity by Referral" initiative was overseen by Somerset Council. Classified under health and social work services, this contract aims to enhance health outcomes among Somerset residents by promoting physical activity and maintaining healthy weight among individuals with long-term health conditions. Located in Somerset, UK (Region UKK23), this contract operates under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the formal awarding of the contract occurred on 5 January 2026. The services are set to begin on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2028, with an option of extending for an additional year. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a contract valued at £300,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the sports and wellness sector, especially those specialising in community health services. Companies that can demonstrate excellence in service quality, innovation, and the ability to collaborate effectively are well-suited to compete. The focus on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice makes it an attractive opportunity for organisations looking to expand their presence in the community health domain. With a weighted emphasis on integration and service sustainability, businesses that can offer creative solutions and maintain service excellence are most likely to thrive within this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Physical Activity by Referral

Notice Description

The ProActive scheme aims to improve the health outcomes and quality of life amongst Somerset residents by providing opportunities to be more physically active and maintain a healthy weight, whilst addressing a long-term health condition. The service also aims to develop and support physical activity outside an instructor led environment and encourage self-efficacy of an individual to try other opportunities in the community, such as Health Walks, community activity sessions, casual swimming, positive mental health stimulus amongst others.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the changing needs of the Somerset population post COVID-19, new opportunities have emerged for collaborative services and initiatives for promoting physical activity and sport at community level. Physical activity on referral schemes fit well in the new agenda for health improvement and provide an excellent opportunity to address inequalities in health care, disease prevention, and enhancement of quality of life. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime.. Lifetime value of the contract: PS300,000 This is an existing service and has been awarded to an existing supplier. Service dates: 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028, with the option to extend for one further 12 month period. Additional information: The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents

Renewal: There is an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000140-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20258 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
Somerset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership

Further Information

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