Tender

Contract for the Provision of FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Borough Council has issued a procurement notice for the "Contract for the Provision of FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme," classified under Health services (CPV code: 85100000). This tender is at the 'Tender' stage, with a current active status. The contract spans from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, and bids are to be submitted electronically by 12:00 on 10th July 2026. The programme focuses on community-based falls prevention for older adults throughout the borough of Gateshead, UKC22 region, contributing to public health and well-being.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity for service providers specialising in health and community services, specifically those adept at delivering innovative and integrative healthcare programmes. Companies offering solutions that address health inequalities and enhance accessibility stand to leverage this contract for business development. With a total project value estimated at £217,350, businesses capable of meeting the rigorous quality, collaboration, integration, and service sustainability criteria are well-suited to compete. The tender may particularly appeal to firms focused on social value and community health outcomes, offering potential for long-term operational and reputational growth within the health services sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme

Notice Description

Gateshead Council (the Council) is looking to implement a Contract with an external contractor to deliver FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme. Contract dates: 1st October 2026 - 31st March 2029. Extension options: 1 period of 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FaME is an evidence-based postural stability programme, with research demonstrating that community-based falls prevention programmes are proven to reduce falls and improve outcomes for older adults. The provider must deliver 18 FaME programmes of 24-week progressive duration of postural stability-based sessions within the community at selected venues throughout the borough to those people who have been identified by relevant professionals/organisations or for self-referrals and meet the referral criteria.

Options: Extension option: 1 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051913-2026
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
£217,350 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£217,350 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20262 months 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
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

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