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title: "WSCC - Falls Prevention"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef39"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# WSCC - Falls Prevention

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef39

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Falls Prevention services in West Sussex, under the title "WSCC - Falls Prevention." This procurement falls under the services category in the health sector, specifically aligned with community health services. The procurement process, which followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, bypassed typical Public Contract Regulations and aimed at selecting the Most Suitable Provider. The contract was awarded on 4th December 2025, with an active start date from 9th February 2026, extending until 31st March 2027. AHS WELLBEING ONLINE CIC, located at Haywards Heath, was identified as the successful supplier through a limited procurement method tailored to selecting the most suitable provider. The contract holds a lifetime value of £257,874, a figure that supports its focus on quality, innovation, and value. Key evaluation criteria included quality, value, service sustainability, and social value.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services and community engagement, particularly those with a focus on innovative health solutions. SMEs like AHS WELLBEING ONLINE CIC, which were able to demonstrate superior service quality, integration, and social value, were well-positioned to compete under this regime. The evaluation process highlighted a preference for providers that show a commitment to improving accessibility, reducing health inequalities, and contributing positively to social value through their services. Businesses capable of meeting these expectations can leverage such procurement opportunities to expand their market presence and enhance their credibility in the health services sector.

## Notice

The Authority are looking to award a contract for Falls prevention services in West Sussex.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Transparency - Intention to Award Notice
Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 30 January 2026.

This contract has not yet formally been awarded. This notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Details of the award decision-makers are as follows:
Director of Public Health.
No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision declared.
The key criteria that the relevant authority used to make a decision were the provider selection regime key criteria requirements.
The following key criteria were used:
Key criteria 1. Quality and Innovation 50%
Key criteria 2. Value 25%
Key criteria 3 Integration / collaboration / service sustainability 5%
Key criteria 4 Improving access / reducing health inequalities / facilitating choice 15%
Key Criteria 5 Social Value 5%.

The assessment carried out identified the provider AHS WELLBEING ONLINE CIC as the most suitable.

Options: Price is not the only consideration.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice using Most Suitable Provider process. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012660-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £258,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £258,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AHS WELLBEING ONLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 08:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012660-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004932-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 22:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079951-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://ahswellbeing.co.uk/community-health-wellbeing-programmes/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office
- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk

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