Tender

Men in Sheds

UK-CHATHAM: MEN IN SHEDS

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22 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Medway Council, seeks a provider for the "Men in Sheds" scheme, aimed at delivering health services in Medway, UK. The procurement is categorized under "services" with a focus on mental health promotion for retired or unemployed men aged 18+. It follows an open competition method below threshold and is currently at the tender stage. Key dates include the submission deadline on 5th November 2025, with inquiries to be submitted by 29th October 2025. The total contract value is £400,000 net (£480,000 gross), and the contract is set to begin on 1st April 2026, running potentially until 31st March 2031 if extended.

The "Men in Sheds" tender offers lucrative growth opportunities, particularly beneficial for SMEs or VCSEs, due to its focus on community-led health services. Businesses specializing in health services with capabilities in community development and engagement would be well-suited. The weight on technical expertise (80%) for award criteria underscores the importance of quality-focused service providers, alongside price and social value. Engaging in this tender could enhance a company's portfolio in health-related community services, fostering long-term local impact and partnership potential with Medway Council.

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Notice Title

Men in Sheds

Notice Description

Medway Council seeks a provider to deliver the Men in Sheds scheme for Medway. The scheme will be required to deliver men in sheds projects in at least two different postcode localities within Medway, targeting men who are either retired or not in work and aged 18+. The service will deliver targeted mental health promotion to participants using a community development approach, ensuring all session activities are chosen, designed, led and co-delivered by the participants (referred to as shedders) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Health-services./75ZY48275U To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/75ZY48275U

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067586-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK-CHATHAM: MEN IN SHEDS
Contact Name
Angie Williams
Contact Email
angela.williams@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634 337082

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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