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title: "Physical Activity by Referral"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae4f"
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# Physical Activity by Referral

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae4f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Physical Activity by Referral" initiative was overseen by Somerset Council. Classified under health and social work services, this contract aims to enhance health outcomes among Somerset residents by promoting physical activity and maintaining healthy weight among individuals with long-term health conditions. Located in Somerset, UK (Region UKK23), this contract operates under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the formal awarding of the contract occurred on 5 January 2026. The services are set to begin on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2028, with an option of extending for an additional year. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a contract valued at £300,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the sports and wellness sector, especially those specialising in community health services. Companies that can demonstrate excellence in service quality, innovation, and the ability to collaborate effectively are well-suited to compete. The focus on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice makes it an attractive opportunity for organisations looking to expand their presence in the community health domain. With a weighted emphasis on integration and service sustainability, businesses that can offer creative solutions and maintain service excellence are most likely to thrive within this initiative.

## Notice

The ProActive scheme aims to improve the health outcomes and quality of life amongst Somerset residents by providing opportunities to be more physically active and maintain a healthy weight, whilst addressing a long-term health condition. The service also aims to develop and support physical activity outside an instructor led environment and encourage self-efficacy of an individual to try other opportunities in the community, such as Health Walks, community activity sessions, casual swimming, positive mental health stimulus amongst others.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the changing needs of the Somerset population post COVID-19, new opportunities have emerged for collaborative services and initiatives for promoting physical activity and sport at community level. Physical activity on referral schemes fit well in the new agenda for health improvement and provide an excellent opportunity to address inequalities in health care, disease prevention, and enhancement of quality of life. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime.. Lifetime value of the contract: PS300,000 This is an existing service and has been awarded to an existing supplier. Service dates: 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028, with the option to extend for one further 12 month period. Additional information: The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents

Renewal: There is an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000140-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOMERSET ACTIVITY AND SPORTS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 09:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000140-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084237-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064783-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.somerset.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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