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title: "Falls Prevention Strength & Balance Classes in Bristol & South Gloucestershire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a55c"
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published: "2026-05-26"
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# Falls Prevention Strength & Balance Classes in Bristol & South Gloucestershire

Buyer: NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a55c

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## Summary

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) recently commenced the procurement process for managing and delivering a falls prevention programme targeting senior citizens in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Divided into two lots, this initiative specifically addresses community health services through evidence-based strength and balance programmes. Contracts were signed with Age UK Bristol and Age UK South Gloucestershire following the procurement with an open procedure. The programme's implementation is scheduled for February 2026, spanning a three-year term with a possible two-year extension. The ICB's initiative is managed by NHS South, Central, and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW).

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in community health services. Successful providers will be well-positioned for business growth by catering to the community's health needs and reducing the healthcare burden from fall-related injuries. Companies focusing on preventative health interventions, achieving high service quality, cost-effectiveness, and fostering social value are ideally suited to participate and flourish under this contract. The structured procurement of two lots allows flexibility and tailored service delivery for both Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

## Notice

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) are seeking to commission provider(s) who have the capacity and capability to manage and deliver a community falls-risk-reduction strength and balance programme in Bristol (Lot 1) and South Gloucestershire (Lot 2) in accordance with the specified requirements. The procurement is divided into 2 lots (Lot 1 - Bristol) and (Lot 2 - South Gloucestershire) and providers may bid for both. The aim of the service is to reduce the health impact and healthcare burden of falls and fall-related injuries in the population across BNSSG and to achieve this by delivering an evidence based community strength and balance programme to appropriate at risk individuals. The maximum initial contract values for the 3 year contract term (inclusive of VAT) for each lot are as follows: Lot 1 - Bristol: PS451,755.00 Lot 2 - South Gloucestershire: PS148,425.00 The contract term is planned to commence from February 2026 and will be for a duration of 3 years with an optional extension of 2 years. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

### Lot Information

Bristol

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) ICB is seeking a provider to manage and deliver a community falls-risk reduction evidence-based strength and balance programme, to reduce the health impact and healthcare burden of falls and fall-related injuries in the older population across BNSSG. This procurement is divided into lots. Lot 1 covers the Bristol area. This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Options: option to extend the contract at commissioner's discretion for any period up to 2 years.

South Gloucestershire

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking provider(s) with capacity to manage and deliver a community falls-risk reduction evidence-based strength and balance programme, to reduce the health impact and healthcare burden of fall-related injuries in the older population across BNSSG. This procurement is divided into lots. Lot 2 covers the South This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Options: Optional extension of up to 2 years (24 months) at commissioner's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048785-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £833,593 |
| Lots value | £833,582 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £833,583 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK11 Bristol, City of, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK BRISTOL; AGE UK SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 12:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048785-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003873-2026
- 30 Sep 2025 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061082-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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