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title: "Falls Prevention Service in Barking & Dagenham and Havering"
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# Falls Prevention Service in Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96a91515-940a-48ff-b0b4-f3d223bfb240

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## Summary

The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is undertaking a procurement for a Falls Prevention Service in Barking & Dagenham and Havering. This service aims to support individuals aged 65 and over, who are at a heightened risk of falls, by providing a comprehensive care plan and targeted interventions such as strength and balance classes. The contract, valued at £133,710, is set for an initial duration of three years, commencing on 1st May 2022, with an option to extend for a further two years. The tender process is currently at the Award stage, having concluded on 25th March 2022.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health services, rehabilitation, and elderly care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender especially relevant, as the requirements favour organisations capable of delivering innovative, participant-focused solutions to enhance elderly care and safety, as well as contributing to independent living for older adults.

## Notice

NHS NEL CCG sought a suitably experienced and qualified organisation for the provision of a Falls Prevention Service looking across Barking and Dagenham and Havering. The contract is for an initial period of 3-years commencing on 1st April 2022 and shall continue up to and including 31st March 2025, with an option to extend for a further 24 months until 31st March 2027 based upon the outcome of a contract performance review with an anticipated annual value of PS44,000 across both boroughs. The Falls Prevention service is being commissioned as evidence demonstrates that people aged >=65 years are at an increased risk of falling; where coverage involved ~30% of people over the age of 65 years then ~50% of people over the age of >=80 years falling at least once a year. The Falls prevention service aims to reduce people's chance of falling by tackling risk factors, improving strength and balance whilst allowing people to remain well and live independently at home. The Core Falls Prevention Service will provide: * Assessment of the risk of falls (including environment) * Provide a care plan approach * Provide face to face and on-line (virtual) strength and balance classes * Provide 1-1 support were identified * Assess and monitor progress and risk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ed329f-7677-4dbc-9039-30afaded2717 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,710 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,710 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E15 1DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK REDBRIDGE, BARKING AND HAVERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2022 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ed329f-7677-4dbc-9039-30afaded2717
- 26 Jul 2022 at 13:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aeedd3-62b1-49f3-b92e-6b63e2b42626
- 12 Jan 2022 at 17:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aeedd3-62b1-49f3-b92e-6b63e2b42626

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ed329f-7677-4dbc-9039-30afaded2717
  26th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aeedd3-62b1-49f3-b92e-6b63e2b42626
  26th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6653e9c-de78-46c0-8355-6f467dee9fa8
  Expression of Interest Form

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