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Live Life Social Prescribing

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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13 Mar 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB), located in Bedfordshire, is in the process of awarding a contract for the service titled "Live Life Social Prescribing" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, classified under health services (CPV code: 85100000), aims to enhance community health outcomes by linking individuals to local social support activities. The procurement method is limited, bypassing the typical call for competition. The intention to award was noted on 13th March 2026, with a standstill period for provider representations concluding on 25th March 2026. The contract duration spans one year starting 1st April 2026, and the anticipated value stands at £127,256.

The tender represents growth opportunities for organisations already active within community healthcare and social services, particularly those adept at fostering local partnerships to reduce social isolation and improve health self-management. The contract was earmarked for Age UK, acknowledging their capacity to fulfill the requirements effectively. This presents a strategic opportunity for similar SMEs in the region to leverage existing community networks to expand their service offerings and enhance their influence within the health sector. Businesses excelling in technology-enabled health interventions or community outreach will find this contract particularly appealing.

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Notice Title

Live Life Social Prescribing

Notice Description

The Social Prescribing service provides social support for individuals by supporting, signposting and connecting people to community groups, activity and provision in the local area. Improving health outcomes by encouraging clients to self-mange their conditions, reducing social isolation and dependence on unplanned use of health and social care services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overall aims of the service are to ensure delivery of the Social Prescribing service which will:
*Increase the number of referrals made by GPs and Health & Social Care professionals to local community activity provision.
*Increase the number of local people accessing local community activity provision.
*Improve the social support available for individuals by supporting, signposting and connecting people to community groups, activity and provision in the local area.
*Improve the welfare of the local community by providing general information and advice.
*Reduce social isolation and improve community connectiveness to contribute to overall improvements in health and wellbeing.
*Reduce dependence on unplanned use of health and social care services where appropriate.

BLMK ICB are intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C for the following:

Live Life Social Prescribing

The contract is for a period of 1 year from 1st April 2026.

The expected lifetime value of the contract is PS127,256.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 25th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded: this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Any written representations should be sent to agem.blmkicb.tntracker@nhs.net.<br/><br/>The BLMK ICB Chiefs (Executives) gave approval of this in September 2025 at the scheduled Chiefs (Executives) Meeting. Conflicts of interests have been managed in line with the ICB's Conflicts of Interest and Standards of Business Conduct Policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066999
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022884-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£127,256 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE

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