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title: "Men in Sheds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d1de"
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# Men in Sheds

Buyer: UK-CHATHAM: MEN IN SHEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d1de

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Medway Council, seeks a provider for the "Men in Sheds" scheme, aimed at delivering health services in Medway, UK. The procurement is categorized under "services" with a focus on mental health promotion for retired or unemployed men aged 18+. It follows an open competition method below threshold and is currently at the tender stage. Key dates include the submission deadline on 5th November 2025, with inquiries to be submitted by 29th October 2025. The total contract value is £400,000 net (£480,000 gross), and the contract is set to begin on 1st April 2026, running potentially until 31st March 2031 if extended.

The "Men in Sheds" tender offers lucrative growth opportunities, particularly beneficial for SMEs or VCSEs, due to its focus on community-led health services. Businesses specializing in health services with capabilities in community development and engagement would be well-suited. The weight on technical expertise (80%) for award criteria underscores the importance of quality-focused service providers, alongside price and social value. Engaging in this tender could enhance a company's portfolio in health-related community services, fostering long-term local impact and partnership potential with Medway Council.

## Notice

Medway Council seeks a provider to deliver the Men in Sheds scheme for Medway. The scheme will be required to deliver men in sheds projects in at least two different postcode localities within Medway, targeting men who are either retired or not in work and aged 18+. The service will deliver targeted mental health promotion to participants using a community development approach, ensuring all session activities are chosen, designed, led and co-delivered by the participants (referred to as shedders) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Health-services./75ZY48275U To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/75ZY48275U

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067586-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £480,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK-CHATHAM: MEN IN SHEDS |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067586-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067586-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/75ZY48275U
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Health-services./75ZY48275U
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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