Tender

Community health clinics and health events in Inner City & East Bristol

NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is inviting tenders for the delivery of community health clinics and health events in Inner City & East Bristol. This procurement process is an open tender currently in the active stage, with bids closing on 8th May 2026. The project falls under the health services category and aims to address health inequalities within specific communities, focusing on prevention, early diagnosis, and an inclusive service design. The contract will commence on 1st September 2026, with a three-year term and the possibility of extending for up to an additional two years. The maximum contract value, including the potential extension, is £521,510. The procurement is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit overseeing the process.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses with capabilities in health service provision, particularly those experienced in working with diverse and underserved communities. Firms that exhibit strong community engagement, culturally appropriate health literacy initiatives, and a focus on prevention and early intervention in health care will be well-suited to compete for this contract. By harnessing local community assets and building resilience in the workforce, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish a strong presence in the Bristol area, potentially influencing future service models across other regions. The open procurement method allows a wide range of suppliers to participate, presenting opportunities for growth and innovation in healthcare delivery.

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Notice Title

Community health clinics and health events in Inner City & East Bristol

Notice Description

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care board (ICB) is seeking to secure a Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver Community health clinics and health events in Inner City & East Bristol. The aims of the service are - 1. Addresses the specific health inequalities experienced by Black Caribbean, Black African and Asian population groups who historically demonstrate low screening uptake, late presentation of medical conditions, and experience poorer health outcomes compared to the overall population 2. Supporting people to take more control of their health and healthcare as much as possible and access to the most appropriate services or support at the right time 3. Proactively focussing on prevention and increased early diagnosis 4. Builds capacity with community assets and develops resilience in our local workforce to support healthcare and wellbeing delivery in Inner City & East Bristol (ICE). 5. Inclusive and responsive by design, advocating for most marginalised population groups needs and wants, such as people from underserved communities, and those living in, but are not registered with healthcare providers in ICE 6. Providing an accessible, trusted, and high-quality placed-based service in convenient settings that are designed to focus on the needs of local people 7. Working with the community and connecting with the voice of lived experience to shape this service 8. Identifying some of the common factors that people value and what matters to communities within ICE 9. Supporting people with Long-term conditions (LTCs) to manage their own health. 10. Consider people's language rights, focus on improving health literacy that is culturally appropriate and inclusive, also promoting local translation and interpreting services. 11. Participating in community research and engagement with NHS research partners 12. This community health care model would support and complement the aims of Primary Care and link into the new Neighbourhood healthcare/hub model. The incumbent provider has stated that TUPE is not likely to apply. The contract term will be for 3 years with an optional extension of any period up to 2 years. The Commissioner has a maximum financial envelope available of PS294,860 for the 3-year Contract, including VAT. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have an extension option for any period up to a further 2 years available (PS113,325 per annum) which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of PS521,510, inclusive of VAT, over 5 years if the full contract term is fulfilled. A full breakdown of the financial envelope is provided in the Financial Model Template and ITT Bidder Guidance document. The new service will commence on the 1st September 2026. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Gloucestershire ICB are currently working together in a formal "clustering" arrangement to prepare for their merger into a single, new organisation (name to be confirmed), effective from 1st April 2027. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care board (ICB) is seeking to secure a Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver Community health clinics and health events in Inner City & East Bristol. The aims of the service are - 1. Addresses the specific health inequalities experienced by Black Caribbean, Black African and Asian population groups who historically demonstrate low screening uptake, late presentation of medical conditions, and experience poorer health outcomes compared to the overall population 2. Supporting people to take more control of their health and healthcare as much as possible and access to the most appropriate services or support at the right time 3. Proactively focussing on prevention and increased early diagnosis 4. Builds capacity with community assets and develops resilience in our local workforce to support healthcare and wellbeing delivery in ICE. 5. Inclusive and responsive by design, advocating for most marginalised population groups needs and wants, such as people from underserved communities, and those living in, but are not registered with healthcare providers in ICE 6. Providing an accessible, trusted, and high-quality placed-based service in convenient settings that are designed to focus on the needs of local people. 7. Working with the community and connecting with the voice of lived experience to shape this service 8. Identifying some of the common factors that people value and what matters to communities within ICE 9. Supporting people with Long-term conditions (LTCs) to manage their own health. 10. Consider people's language rights, focus on improving health literacy that is culturally appropriate and inclusive, also promoting local translation and interpreting services. 11. Participating in community research and engagement with NHS research partners 12. This community health care model would support and complement the aims of Primary Care and link into the new Neighbourhood healthcare/hub model. The incumbent provider has stated that TUPE is not likely to apply. The contract term will be for 3 years with an optional extension of any period up to 2 years. The Commissioner has a maximum financial envelope available of PS294,860 for the 3-year Contract, including VAT. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have an extension option for any period up to a further 2 years available (PS113,325 per annum) which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of PS521,510, inclusive of VAT, over 5 years if the full contract term is fulfilled. A full breakdown of the financial envelope is provided in the Financial Model Template and ITT Bidder Guidance document. The new service will commence on the 1st September 2026. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Gloucestershire ICB are currently working together in a formal "clustering" arrangement to prepare for their merger into a single, new organisation (name to be confirmed), effective from 1st April 2027. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Options: An optional extension of any period up to 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031986-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£521,510 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20264 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AG
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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