--- title: "Provision of Falls Prevention, Rehabilitation and Recovery Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061003" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061003" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061003.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061003.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-01-27" --- # Provision of Falls Prevention, Rehabilitation and Recovery Services Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061003 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061003) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061003.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for a framework agreement titled "Provision of Falls Prevention, Rehabilitation and Recovery Services." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is classified under CPV code 85000000. The framework is established in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. Spanning a duration of four years from its commencement, the framework is open for applications from new potential providers throughout its term, with the tender period ending on 12th October 2029 and bid opening scheduled for 12th January 2030. The services are to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL. The total estimated value of the contract is £17,000,000 GBP, and the procurement process is conducted via an open procedure allowing electronic submissions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focusing on fall prevention, post-fall rehabilitation, and recovery services. The framework is structured into three lots, allowing suppliers to bid on lots that align with their expertise: Lot 1 for falls prevention services, Lot 2 for post-fall rehabilitation and recovery services, and Lot 3 for a combination of all services, enabling comprehensive care solutions. Businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions that improve patient strength, balance, and independence stand to benefit greatly from this contracting process. As the framework is open throughout its term for new entrants, there is an ongoing opportunity for businesses to engage with NHS-related entities and expand their presence in the public health sector within the UK. ## Notice The 2023 National Audit of Inpatient Falls (NAIF) report on 2022 clinical data identified that more than 60,000 people sustained a femoral fracture in England and Wales in 2022 (NHFD) due to a fall. Of these, 2,033 occurred in inpatient settings. Falls prevention services aim to reduce people's chance of falling by tackling risk factors, improving strength and balance whilst allowing people to remain well and live independently at home. The services aim to: * Provide falls support planning and risk assessments for individuals and their homes, * Develop person centred plans to maximise older people's potential for independent living, * Reduce the risks of falls and injuries by improving strength and balance, * Reduce hospital admissions as a result of falls, * Educate and raise falls prevention awareness with multi-organisations, agencies, care homes and the public, * Deliver interventions for falls preventions in both home and Residential Care settings The overall aim of the Framework Agreement is to provide Relevant Authorities with a fully compliant solution for Falls Prevention, Rehabilitation and Recovery Services to supplement the delivery of patient care in line with the NHS' core Key Performance Indicators and standards. This Framework will be formed of three Lots: Lot 1 - Falls prevention services Lot 2 - Post fall rehabilitation and recovery services Lot 3 - Combination of all services The Framework has been established under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (and as amended) (together the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant Authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of the National Health Service Act 2006, a county council or county borough council in Wales, a local health board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, or a special health authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework. The term will be 4 years from the commencement. In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework. Previously appointed Providers are NOT obliged to re-apply. This notice concerns the opening of the Framework opportunity for applications from new potential Providers. For reference, the tender notice advertising the original establishment of this Framework was 2025/S 000-061162 published on 1st October 2025. ### Lot Information Falls prevention services Falls Prevention Services are services which are delivered to prevent the chance of a fall. Additional information: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots Options: In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework. Renewal: The Framework may be renewed. If the Framework is renewed, the opportunity will be advertised in line with applicable regulations. Post fall rehabilitation and recovery services Post fall rehabilitation and recovery services. Additional information: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots Options: In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework. Renewal: The Framework may be renewed. If the Framework is renewed, the opportunity will be advertised in line with applicable regulations. Combination of all services All Tenderers who are awarded to Lot 1 and 2 of the Framework will be awarded onto Lot 3. Additional information: Framework lot values may be shared with other lots. Options: In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework. Renewal: The Framework may be renewed. If the Framework is renewed, the opportunity will be advertised in line with applicable regulations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007231-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,000,000 | | Lots value | £17,000,000 | | 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2026 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007231-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.coch.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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