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SEL ICB (Bexley) Health & Wellbeing Coaching with Social Prescribing Service

NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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15 Jan 2026 at 13:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (SEL ICB) has awarded a contract for a Health & Wellbeing Coaching with Social Prescribing Service specifically for the London Borough of Bexley. This initiative falls under the industry category of health services and aims to address the diverse socio-economic needs present within the borough's three neighbourhoods: Frognal, Clocktower, and North Bexley. The procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime, intending to award the contract to Bexley Voluntary Service Council Limited following the standstill period that began on 13th January 2026. The services will be provided from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2029 at a contract value of approximately £1,179,239. The process reached the award stage on 15th January 2026 with the NHS London Commercial Hub involved as the procuring entity.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for Bexley Voluntary Service Council, which has been selected based on its capability and established presence in delivering social prescribing and peer support services in Bexley. Businesses with experience in health services, particularly those offering voluntary and neighbourhood-focused solutions, would find this tender well-aligned to their growth objectives. The service aims to connect residents through volunteer-led activities and improve public health, making it an excellent prospect for organisations with robust community partnerships and outreach networks. This procurement supports the creation of integrated neighbourhood health teams, a crucial aspect of the NHS 10 Year Plan, and offers a platform for businesses to collaborate in addressing the wider determinants of health in the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEL ICB (Bexley) Health & Wellbeing Coaching with Social Prescribing Service

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention-to-award notice under the Most Suitable Provider process. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Act 2023 / PCR 2015 do not apply. Publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period (beginning the day after publication). This notice follows on from the following notice 2025/S 000-078856 published 2nd December 2025. SEL ICB now intends to award the Bexley Health & Wellbeing Coaching with Social Prescribing Service to Bexley Voluntary Service Council with an estimated contract value of PS1,179,239. No conflicts of interest were raised as part of this process. The dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 2nd February 2026 - 1st February 2029. Details of the individual(s) making the award decision: Bexley Contracts & Procurement Board - 13.01.2026. Bexley Voluntary Services Council has been selected as the Most Suitable Provider, as it meets the following criteria: o An established provider of voluntary services based in the London Borough of Bexley, with a proven track record in currently delivering peer support and, social prescribing, together with having strong established links with grassroot organisations o An existing key partner in the delivery of the integrated neighbourhood teams in Bexley o Provider has existing, established networks with community organisations that facilitates outreach into the local community (faith groups, local organisations, voluntary and leisure etc.) to raise awareness of their service and encourage self-referral o Provider has established mechanisms to connect residents into volunteer-led activities taking place within their communities o Provider has strong established knowledge of local services available at a neighbourhood level, particularly those relating to weight loss, stop smoking, and improving physical/ mental health. o Provider already acts as a champion of Health & Wellbeing, and the voluntary sector, locally, regionally, and nationally . Description of the services intended to be provided, including the most relevant CPV code: * 85100000 - Health services NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (SEL ICB) is seeking to commission a Health & Wellbeing Coaching with Social Prescribing Service for the London Borough of Bexley. This service is for adults with multiple long term conditions, over the age of 18, who either live in the London Borough of Bexley or are registered with a Bexley GP practice. Following the publication of the NHS 10 Year Plan, Bexley Place is driving forward with establishing a Neighbourhood Health Service in each of its three neighbourhoods. A fundamental component of a neighbourhood health service is to support residents with the wider determinants of health which have an impact on how they are able to manage their long term conditions. The population in Bexley is diverse, both culturally and economically. The borough is split into 3 Neighbourhoods, these are: * Frognal (Sidcup & Bexley) * Clocktower (Bexleyheath & Welling) * North Bexley (Erith, Thamesmead & Abbey Wood) There are approximately 26,000 people living in Bexley who have 3 or more long term conditions. North Bexley is the most culturally and economically diverse part of the borough, with 15,995 residents living in the lowest 20% deprivation decile - this is 15% of the North Bexley population. In the other parts of the borough, the number of residents living in the lowest 20% deprivation decile is 2,774, which is 2% of that population. People living in the most deprived 20% of Bexley have a shorter life expectancy than those living in the least deprived 20%. For females, the gap is 2.2 years, and for males the gap is 5.2 years. Bexley Place seeks an established provider of voluntary services based in the London Borough of Bexley, with a proven track record in currently delivering social prescribing and peer support services. The provider must be an existing key partner of the integrated neighbourhood teams' development in the London Borough of Bexley. The provider must be able to mobilise the Health & Wellbeing Coaching with Social Prescribing Service within 3 months of the contract award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003492-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,179,239 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS LONDON COMMERCIAL HUB

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hub.queries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2TZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEXLEY VOLUNTARY SERVICE COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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