Planning

Specialist Health Improvement

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 09:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Specialist Health Improvement" service is currently in the planning stage and is managed by Rochdale Borough Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK. This tender seeks to address the health improvement needs of the Rochdale community, focusing on lifestyle factors such as smoking, physical activity, weight management, isolation, and long-term conditions. Scheduled to be published as an open procedure, the procurement aims to award a contract by the future notice date of 1st September 2026, and it will commence on 1st April 2027, continuing until 31st March 2032. The project is categorised under health services, specifically in the UKD region, emphasising its significant threshold classification.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in community health and related areas. Companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, given their suitability noted in the procurement details. Engaging in this project offers the possibility for businesses to contribute significantly to community well-being while expanding their footprint in the public health sector through a long-term contractual engagement. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to deliver the specified services effectively within the outlined contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Health Improvement

Notice Description

Specialist health improvement service, addressing needs of the Rochdale community and health lifestyle factors, ie smoking, physical activity, weight, isolation and long term conditions. Please register on www.the-chest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046820-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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