Tender

Provision of Falls Prevention, Rehabilitation and Recovery Services

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for a framework agreement titled "Provision of Falls Prevention, Rehabilitation and Recovery Services." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is classified under CPV code 85000000. The framework is established in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. Spanning a duration of four years from its commencement, the framework is open for applications from new potential providers throughout its term, with the tender period ending on 12th October 2029 and bid opening scheduled for 12th January 2030. The services are to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL. The total estimated value of the contract is £17,000,000 GBP, and the procurement process is conducted via an open procedure allowing electronic submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focusing on fall prevention, post-fall rehabilitation, and recovery services. The framework is structured into three lots, allowing suppliers to bid on lots that align with their expertise: Lot 1 for falls prevention services, Lot 2 for post-fall rehabilitation and recovery services, and Lot 3 for a combination of all services, enabling comprehensive care solutions. Businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions that improve patient strength, balance, and independence stand to benefit greatly from this contracting process. As the framework is open throughout its term for new entrants, there is an ongoing opportunity for businesses to engage with NHS-related entities and expand their presence in the public health sector within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Falls Prevention, Rehabilitation and Recovery Services

Notice Description

The 2023 National Audit of Inpatient Falls (NAIF) report on 2022 clinical data identified that more than 60,000 people sustained a femoral fracture in England and Wales in 2022 (NHFD) due to a fall. Of these, 2,033 occurred in inpatient settings. Falls prevention services aim to reduce people's chance of falling by tackling risk factors, improving strength and balance whilst allowing people to remain well and live independently at home. The services aim to: * Provide falls support planning and risk assessments for individuals and their homes, * Develop person centred plans to maximise older people's potential for independent living, * Reduce the risks of falls and injuries by improving strength and balance, * Reduce hospital admissions as a result of falls, * Educate and raise falls prevention awareness with multi-organisations, agencies, care homes and the public, * Deliver interventions for falls preventions in both home and Residential Care settings The overall aim of the Framework Agreement is to provide Relevant Authorities with a fully compliant solution for Falls Prevention, Rehabilitation and Recovery Services to supplement the delivery of patient care in line with the NHS' core Key Performance Indicators and standards. This Framework will be formed of three Lots: Lot 1 - Falls prevention services Lot 2 - Post fall rehabilitation and recovery services Lot 3 - Combination of all services The Framework has been established under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (and as amended) (together the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant Authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of the National Health Service Act 2006, a county council or county borough council in Wales, a local health board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, or a special health authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework. The term will be 4 years from the commencement. In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework. Previously appointed Providers are NOT obliged to re-apply. This notice concerns the opening of the Framework opportunity for applications from new potential Providers. For reference, the tender notice advertising the original establishment of this Framework was 2025/S 000-061162 published on 1st October 2025.

Lot Information

Falls prevention services

Falls Prevention Services are services which are delivered to prevent the chance of a fall. Additional information: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Options: In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework.

Renewal: The Framework may be renewed. If the Framework is renewed, the opportunity will be advertised in line with applicable regulations.

Post fall rehabilitation and recovery services

Post fall rehabilitation and recovery services. Additional information: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Options: In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework.

Renewal: The Framework may be renewed. If the Framework is renewed, the opportunity will be advertised in line with applicable regulations.

Combination of all services

All Tenderers who are awarded to Lot 1 and 2 of the Framework will be awarded onto Lot 3. Additional information: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.

Options: In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework.

Renewal: The Framework may be renewed. If the Framework is renewed, the opportunity will be advertised in line with applicable regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061003
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007231-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

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