Tender

Free Community Physical Activity Service for Adults with Mental Ill Health

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Bracknell Forest Borough Council is conducting a tender for a "Free Community Physical Activity Service for Adults with Mental Ill Health." This initiative, classified under the health and social work services category, targets service delivery within the Bracknell Forest region, United Kingdom (UKJ11). The process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions to be made electronically through an open competition below threshold procurement method. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 11th March 2026, and the tender period concluding on 13th March 2026. The initiative aims to commission a multi-year programme with a contract start date of 1st April 2026, potentially extending up to 31st March 2030 contingent upon renewals.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to enhance their footprints in the public sector health and wellbeing services. With a structured programme focusing on early-intervention and non-clinical mental health support, businesses with expertise in physical activity programmes, mental health advocacy, or community engagement are well-suited to compete. The procurement presents a promising potential for those in health services to establish or expand operations in the community-led service provision, driven by quality and competitive pricing, with an expected contract value grossing £48,000.00 initially. The council’s open, competitive procurement allows for inclusive entry where innovative approaches to community wellness may prosper.

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Notice Title

Free Community Physical Activity Service for Adults with Mental Ill Health

Notice Description

The requirement is to commission a community-based physical activity service that provides free, inclusive and accessible sports and movement sessions specifically for adults (17+) experiencing mental ill-health, including those with low mood, social isolation, anxiety, depression or severe mental illness. The intended benefit is to strengthen early-intervention, non-clinical mental health support in the community, improve physical and mental wellbeing outcomes, and reduce pressure on statutory services through preventative, place-based support. Accordingly, the contract sought is a multi-year commissioning arrangement for the delivery of a structured programme of weekly physical activity sessions across Bracknell Forest, open to all eligible residents, and procured through an open and competitive process, not tailored to any specific provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018496-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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