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title: "Integrated Wellness Support Service"
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# Integrated Wellness Support Service

Buyer: BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f55d

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## Summary

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is moving forward with the procurement process for the Integrated Wellness Support Service in Bolton, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This tender, classified under wellness services (CPV 98334000), is currently in the award stage. The contract, which involves a budget of £3,909,346, focuses on delivering comprehensive wellness services including stop smoking support and adult weight management. This procurement adopts an open procedure and the intention to award notice was published on 23rd June 2026, initiating a standstill period until 3rd July 2026. The service commencement is slated for 1st December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and wellness services, particularly those adept at providing community-based and digital health interventions. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in behavioural modification strategies, public health, or those with innovative approaches to service delivery could benefit significantly. Criteria for selection emphasised quality, value, social value, integration, and improved health access, paving the way for businesses that can demonstrate excellence and innovation in these areas. Strong collaboration with local health, care, and community networks will further amplify business prospects, making this contract a robust platform for business growth in the health services sector.

## Notice

The Integrated Wellness Support Service (IWS) is a proposed model designed to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities across Bolton by combining specialist stop smoking support and adult weight management into a single, holistic service. It will provide a single-entry point for residents seeking lifestyle and behavioural support, while also addressing wider determinants of health such as emotional wellbeing. The service will adopt a household approach, working in partnership with local neighbourhood models and community assets to deliver flexible, person-centred interventions. Delivery will include community-based and digital options, ensuring accessibility and alignment with Bolton's vision to improve health and wellbeing for all age groups.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will deliver three levels of support: Universal Offer includes community-based health promotion, healthy eating guidance, physical activity initiatives, emotional wellbeing support, and signposting to local resources. It aims to build health literacy and encourage self-care strategies. Targeted Support provides structured one-to-one and group programmes for individuals needing more intensive help, including rehabilitation for long-term conditions and behavioural interventions linked to NHS Health Checks. Specialist Services focus on evidence-based interventions for weight management and smoking cessation. Weight management support will follow NICE guidance, offering structured behavioural programmes for adults with a BMI of 25-39.9 (or 23+ for ethnic minority groups). Stop smoking services will deliver behavioural support, pharmacotherapy, and harm reduction strategies, including NRT and vapes, in line with NICE guidance. Key deliverables include a high-profile universal programme, targeted interventions, a specialist weight management service, and a community stop smoking service with multiple referral routes. The provider must ensure accessibility, maintain strong partnerships with local health, care, and community networks, and operate flexibly to meet evolving needs. Performance will be monitored through KPIs such as quit rates, BMI reduction, and sustained behaviour change, with follow-up at 6 and 12 months. The service also requires robust safeguarding, data protection compliance, and trained multidisciplinary staff to deliver interventions safely and effectively. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. The lifetime value of this contract is PS3,909,346. This is a new service intended commence on 01st December 2026 for a period of 3+2+2 Years.

Options: The Authority may upon 3 months written notice to the Provider extend the Agreement Period for up to two further periods with each further period not exceeding two years. Any extended term shall form part of the Agreement Period

Renewal: There is an option to extend for a further 2 years +2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059073-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,909,346 |
| Lots value | £3,909,346 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,909,346 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICE CREATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98334000 - Wellness services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059073-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082749-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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