Tender

Fit for Life - Men's Health Programme

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 13:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 13:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is inviting bids for the "Fit for Life - Men's Health Programme," a key public health initiative in the services category, set in the region of Worcestershire, UK. The programme aims to address the disproportionately low uptake of local weight management services among men in the area, through tailored interventions embedded within sports settings. The procurement method is an open competition, as stated in the legal basis 2023/54 UKPGA, with the tender process currently active. Interested parties are to note that the tender period concludes on the 13th of February 2026, and any inquiries must be submitted by the 9th of February 2026. The contract is valued at £270,000, with a gross amount of £324,000, and runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a possibility of a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and community services, particularly those experienced in delivering weight management and sports-related health programmes. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or those operating as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender is designed to support such organisations. This initiative not only seeks to enhance public health outcomes but also offers potential for service providers to establish a robust regional presence, leveraging a flexible and user-led programme approach aimed at fostering healthier lifestyle changes amongst men in Worcestershire. Engaging with this tender can aid in building strategic partnerships and expanding service portfolios in the community health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fit for Life - Men's Health Programme

Notice Description

In Worcestershire, supporting adults to have a healthy lifestyle remains a public health Priority. Around 67% of adults in Worcestershire are classified as overweight or obese. Despite men being more likely than women to be overweight nationally (69.7% compared to 59.2%), uptake of local weight management programmes among men is disproportionately low, estimated at just 12% of participants. This highlights a significant gap in engagement and accessibility, as men often face cultural, social, and practical barriers to joining traditional programmes. The consequences are serious: excess weight substantially increases the risk of long-term conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers, underscoring the urgent need for more tailored, male-focused interventions to address these inequalities. By embedding weight management within a sports setting, programmes overcome cultural and psychological barriers, making them more appealing and sustainable for men compared to clinical or classroom-style interventions. Fit for Life will: * Promote and support weight loss, or prevent further excess weight gain, primarily among individuals living with overweight or obesity * Support achievement of the CMO's physical activity recommendations and a reduction in sedentary behaviour. * Support service users to develop healthier eating habits and learn about healthy balanced meals. * Provide a flexible, user led programme that is individualised, culturally competent and inclusive. * Support service users to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle and behavioural changes, including improved diet and increased physical activity to achieve sustainable weight loss. * Help service users develop strategies and self-regulatory skills to overcome challenges, achieve their weight related goals and maintain a healthier body weight over the long term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend by up to two years on a 1+1 basis, this is dependent on provider performance, availablility of funding and the contracting authority's priorities.

Planning Information

Worcestershire County Council would like to invite interested organisations to provide feedback on the proposed service via an MS Forms https://forms.office.com/e/yMJy1MPEgv Your views and feedback will not be used for any part of the tender process and will only be used for the development of the service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006680-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kerstin Byfield
Contact Email
procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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