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01 Sep 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is procuring a community health service to deliver strength and balance support in the Borough of Walsall. The service is aimed at older adults and people at increased risk of falls, frailty and loss of independence. It will provide targeted preventative health interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility and functional ability, reduce falls and related injuries, promote healthy ageing, and help people remain independent in their communities. The provider will also support early identification and intervention, prevent avoidable deterioration, and reduce demand on health and social care services. This is a service contract, classified under community health services (CPV 85323000), comprising one lot and delivered in Walsall.

The procurement has reached tender: Walsall Council invited competitive tender responses through an open procedure. It is conducted under the Provider Selection Regime for healthcare services, specifically regulations 6(7) and 11 of the Health and Social Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Tenders were to be submitted electronically in English by 12:00 on 1 October 2026. The planned contract period is 5 February 2027 to 4 February 2029, with three possible 12-month extensions, potentially continuing to 4 February 2032. Variants are not permitted. The evaluation and public bid opening were scheduled for 13:00 on 1 October 2026. The process is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This opportunity suits providers of preventative health, falls prevention, exercise, physiotherapy, rehabilitation or community wellbeing services for older people and adults at risk of frailty. Strong applicants will be able to assess participants early, identify risks affecting strength, balance, mobility and functional ability, and design and deliver targeted interventions that improve physical capability and confidence. Relevant experience working with older adults, people at risk of falls and people seeking to maintain independence in community settings will be important. Providers should be capable of supporting healthy ageing, reducing avoidable deterioration and coordinating with health and social care services. The requirement is suited to organisations with the operational capacity to deliver a borough-wide service and demonstrate measurable benefits for participants and local services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

W5097 Provision of Strength and Balance Service in Later Life in the Borough of Walsall

Notice Description

Walsall Council ("the Council") invites Competitive Tender Responses, for the provision of a Strength and Balance Service. The aim of this service is to support older adults and individuals at increased risk of falls, frailty and loss of independence. The service will provide targeted preventative health interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility and functional ability, reduce the risk of falls and associated injuries, promote healthy ageing, and enable individuals to maintain their independence for as long as possible. Through early identification and intervention, the service will also help to prevent avoidable deterioration, reduce demand on health and social care services, and support people to remain healthy, active and independent within their communities. Participants should note that this Competitive Tender Process falls under the Provider Selection Regime as set out in Part 2; Regulations 6(7) and 11 of the Health and Social Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Please see tender documentation for further details. The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Walsall Council e-Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil Closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 hours on 1 October 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Walsall Council ("the Council") invites Competitive Tender Responses, for the provision of a Strength and Balance Service. The aim of this service is to support older adults and individuals at increased risk of falls, frailty and loss of independence. The service will provide targeted preventative health interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility and functional ability, reduce the risk of falls and associated injuries, promote healthy ageing, and enable individuals to maintain their independence for as long as possible. Through early identification and intervention, the service will also help to prevent avoidable deterioration, reduce demand on health and social care services, and support people to remain healthy, active and independent within their communities. Participants should note that this Competitive Tender Process falls under the Provider Selection Regime as set out in Part 2; Regulations 6(7) and 11 of the Health and Social Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Please see tender documentation for further details. The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Walsall Council e-Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil Closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 hours on 1 October 2026. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extension facilities until 4th February 2032

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ef36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082469-2026
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

85323000 - Community 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
1 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Feb 2027 - 4 Feb 2029 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
Postcode Area
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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