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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Strength & Balance Activity Delivery"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Strength & Balance Activity Delivery

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36de86ff-0e1d-4121-b749-bee50578d811

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council is inviting bids for the "Strength & Balance Activity Delivery" programme, aimed at reducing falls and enhancing mobility among older adults within the district. This service falls under the community health services category and is slated to take place in the East of England. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an open procedure that is below the threshold. Key dates include a tender period ending on 10th July 2026, and the contract period spans from 17th August 2026 to 16th August 2029. The contracting authority, South Cambridgeshire District Council, can be contacted via Lesley McFarlane at Lesley.mcfarlane@scambs.gov.uk for further details.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focused on community-based wellness initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the procurement's suitability provisions. With a three-year contract period, businesses will have the chance to develop lasting relationships with the council while contributing to the wellbeing of the community. Enterprises with expertise in developing and delivering health and wellness programmes can leverage this contract to establish a substantial footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver a programme of externally funded, Tier 1 community-based strength and balance classes across the district. The service aims to reduce the incidence and impact of falls and related injuries, supporting older adults to maintain independence, mobility, and wellbeing. The full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cb0233b2-1976-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a11b8a-febb-4ef6-9055-d0951c11c22a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a11b8a-febb-4ef6-9055-d0951c11c22a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a11b8a-febb-4ef6-9055-d0951c11c22a
  2nd July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cb0233b2-1976-f111-813c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.scambs.gov.uk

## Provenance

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