Tender

Mental Health and Physical Activity Community Support Service

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is in search of a provider to manage their "Mental Health and Physical Activity Community Support Service." Located in Northampton, United Kingdom, the council operates as a public authority at the sub-central government level and invites submissions for this tender through an open procurement process under the Light Touch regime. The tender is currently at the active stage with submissions required electronically via the West Northamptonshire Council e-procurement portal by 18th March 2026. The programme is intended to deliver services that aid adults in enhancing physical activity and mental wellbeing to mitigate social isolation. It is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and run for 24 months, offering a potential contract value of £128,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those adept at addressing mental health challenges and physical activity promotion. Prospective candidates should ideally be small and medium enterprises or VCSE organisations capable of delivering a comprehensive and inclusive programme. The procurement encourages collaboration, involving partnerships with community groups, the voluntary sector, and primary care providers, thereby fostering a network aimed at improving health outcomes. Businesses able to demonstrate expertise in partnership working, accessibility, and effective mobilisation would be well-suited for this contract, contributing to both social value and organisational growth. Evaluation will focus on quality, factoring in experience and service delivery capacity, offering promising prospects for growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health and Physical Activity Community Support Service

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to commission an organisation to deliver a Mental Health and Physical Activity Community Support Service. The service will support adults (aged 18 and over) experiencing mental health challenges to increase their levels of physical activity, improve wellbeing, and reduce social isolation. The project will adopt a community-based, preventative approach, connecting individuals to local physical activity opportunities and providing tailored support, including peer and volunteer-led initiatives. The provider will be responsible for designing and delivering an inclusive and accessible programme that engages priority groups, particularly those experiencing health inequalities. The service will work collaboratively with local partners, including primary care, community organisations, and voluntary sector providers, to establish effective referral pathways and maximise participation. The contract will be for a period of 24 months with a maximum total value of PS128,000 (exclusive of VAT). This is a Light Touch procurement conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The opportunity is being openly advertised to encourage a wide range of providers, including voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fe8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018555-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£128,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20263 days to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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