Planning

Provision of Exercise on Referral and Tier 2 Weight Management service

LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE

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Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 14:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Redbridge is planning a tender for the provision of Exercise on Referral and Tier 2 Weight Management services. This procurement falls under the industry category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services, with a focus on public health and community development. The initiative seeks a provider to deliver weight management programmes across the borough, aiming to improve health and wellbeing. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a significant date being the preliminary market engagement notice published on 17th November 2025. Interested parties should note that the procurement process is categorised as above-threshold services, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and extending to 1st May 2029, with a provision for renewal until 2nd June 2030. A future notice is expected by 5th January 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health management services, physical activity programmes, or community engagement initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to apply, given the procurement's emphasis on community-oriented solutions and flexible service provision. Companies capable of engaging with diverse community needs and familiar with working alongside public health directives would find this tender an ideal opportunity to expand their service delivery in a structured and supportive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Exercise on Referral and Tier 2 Weight Management service

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of Exercise on Referral and Weight Management within LB Redbridge has been in place for several years. The Authority is looking for a Provider to undertake a variety of Weight Management services for the Community within the Borough.

Planning Information

A contract for the provision of Exercise on Referral and Weight Management within LB Redbridge has been in place for several years. The provider had been commissioned to undertake a variety of services for the Community in the Borough Aims and Objectives of the Service • The Provider shall work within the general aims, objectives and scope of the Service detailed in this Specification or otherwise notified to the Provider during the Contract Period. However, the Provider shall work flexibly to ensure the aims and objectives of the Service are achieved. • The Provider shall provide the Service in a manner that allows Service Users to live independently with any risk, either to themselves or others, minimised through assessment, management and support. • The Provider shall be capable of working with people with a varying level and variety of needs. • The Provider’s staff shall have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience of working with community organisations. • The Provider shall promote and demonstrate the benefits of physical activity to patients suffering from a range of physical and mental health conditions, i.e. obesity, high blood pressure, mild to moderate depression etc. and those who are not currently active. • The Service seeks to provide a range of exercise options in leisure centres for priority groups of low to medium risk clients, (including Phase 4 Cardiac Rehab), to develop the confidence, skills and motivation they need to become and remain physically active by: • Offering individuals with a range of medical conditions the opportunity to increase physical activity in order to improve their health and wellbeing. • Developing the confidence, skills, and motivation they need to become and remain physically active; and • Providing Phase 4 Cardiac Rehab for cardiac patients who are deemed to be low/medium risk and meet British Association for Cardiac Rehabilitation (“BACR”) risk stratification criteria

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e285
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074416-2025
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE
Contact Name
Joseph Uzor
Contact Email
joseph.uzor@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02085545000

Buyer Location

Locality
ILFORD
Postcode
IG1 1NN
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Redbridge
Electoral Ward
Ilford Town
Westminster Constituency
Ilford South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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