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Falls Prevention Service in Hillingdon

NHS NORTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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18 Nov 2025 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North West London Integrated Care Board has announced its intention to award a contract for a Falls Prevention Service in the London Borough of Hillingdon. This procurement process falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, excluding the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The service, classified under the industry category of health services, is designed to support older adults in reducing their risk of falls. The contract decision focuses on awarding the service to the existing consortium organisation, Third Sector Together North West London, along with Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow, and Brent. This intention to award marks the beginning of the standstill period, with representations due by 1 December 2025. The anticipated start of service provision is 1 October 2025, running until 31 March 2027, with a contract value of £210,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for organisations specialising in health services, particularly those focused on community health and elder care, to engage with the NHS's evolving health support ecosystem. Businesses that can demonstrate an ability to deliver significant social value, integration, and sustainability in their services would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, entities focusing on innovation, quality care, and addressing health inequalities will find this tender aligns with their strategic objectives. The procurement method employed is a limited, direct award without prior publication, indicating a streamlined opportunity for selected suppliers meeting specific strategic criteria set forth by the NHS North West London Integrated Care Board.

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Notice Title

Falls Prevention Service in Hillingdon

Notice Description

The service is a key community-based clinical intervention focused on supporting older adults to reduce their risk of falls.

Lot Information

Lot 1

- this service is for the provision of a community-based falls prevention service with clinical intervention focused on supporting older adults to reduce their risk of falls;
- the relevant authority is intending to award to an existing provider following direct award process C;
- the lifetime value of the contract is PS210,000 excluding VAT (PS252,000 inclusive VAT); and
- the services are intended to be provided from 01 October 2025 up to 31 March 2027. Additional information: Reference to II.2.5.1.1 Award criteria, the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard, weighting 100%.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 01/12/2025 (8 days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet been formally awarded, this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074948-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Helen Hewitt
Contact Email
helen.hewitt11@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI72 Brent

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIRD SECTOR TOGETHER NORTH WEST LONDON

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