W5113 The provision of Green Social Prescribing Project

WALSALL COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council, operating as a public authority under sub-central government, is seeking to appoint a provider for the Green Social Prescribing Project under the Nature Towns and Cities initiative. The tender, identified by the title "W5113 The provision of Green Social Prescribing Project," falls under the 'Provision of services to the community' industry category, CPV code 75200000. This initiative focuses on enhancing health and wellbeing, reducing health disparities, and connecting NHS services, community organisations, and nature-based opportunities within the region of Walsall, UKG38, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, using an open procedure, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 6th July 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 20th July 2026. The value of this contract is set at a gross amount of £234,000 with a net amount of £195,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the community services sector, particularly those capable of developing health and wellbeing programmes. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in innovative social prescribing and community engagement are ideally suited for this project. Notably, the award criteria emphasize quality and social value, which account for 80% and 10% of the evaluation respectively, alongside a 10% emphasis on pricing. The potential to influence health outcomes positively within the community, combined with a possibility of extension after the initial contract period ending on 31st August 2028, underscores this tender as a strategic growth point for relevant service providers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

W5113 The provision of Green Social Prescribing Project

Notice Description

Walsall Council is seeking a provider to deliver a Green Social Prescribing programme as part of the Nature Towns and Cities (NTC) initiative. The key objective of the Procurement is to appoint a provider who can develop a programme that improves health and wellbeing, reduces health inequalities, and strengthens connections between NHS services, community organisations, and nature-based opportunities across the borough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b84f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057662-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

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