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title: "Free Community Physical Activity Service for Adults with Mental Ill Health"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065fbf"
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buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# Free Community Physical Activity Service for Adults with Mental Ill Health

Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065fbf

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## Summary

The Bracknell Forest Borough Council is conducting a tender for a "Free Community Physical Activity Service for Adults with Mental Ill Health." This initiative, classified under the health and social work services category, targets service delivery within the Bracknell Forest region, United Kingdom (UKJ11). The process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions to be made electronically through an open competition below threshold procurement method. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 11th March 2026, and the tender period concluding on 13th March 2026. The initiative aims to commission a multi-year programme with a contract start date of 1st April 2026, potentially extending up to 31st March 2030 contingent upon renewals.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to enhance their footprints in the public sector health and wellbeing services. With a structured programme focusing on early-intervention and non-clinical mental health support, businesses with expertise in physical activity programmes, mental health advocacy, or community engagement are well-suited to compete. The procurement presents a promising potential for those in health services to establish or expand operations in the community-led service provision, driven by quality and competitive pricing, with an expected contract value grossing £48,000.00 initially. The council’s open, competitive procurement allows for inclusive entry where innovative approaches to community wellness may prosper.

## Notice

The requirement is to commission a community-based physical activity service that provides free, inclusive and accessible sports and movement sessions specifically for adults (17+) experiencing mental ill-health, including those with low mood, social isolation, anxiety, depression or severe mental illness. The intended benefit is to strengthen early-intervention, non-clinical mental health support in the community, improve physical and mental wellbeing outcomes, and reduce pressure on statutory services through preventative, place-based support. Accordingly, the contract sought is a multi-year commissioning arrangement for the delivery of a structured programme of weekly physical activity sessions across Bracknell Forest, open to all eligible residents, and procured through an open and competitive process, not tailored to any specific provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018496-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| 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 | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 14:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018496-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018496-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
  Associated tender documents are found at the above website

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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