---
title: "Contract for the Provision of FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab85"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Contract for the Provision of FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab85

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## Summary

The Gateshead Borough Council has issued a procurement notice for the "Contract for the Provision of FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme," classified under Health services (CPV code: 85100000). This tender is at the 'Tender' stage, with a current active status. The contract spans from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, and bids are to be submitted electronically by 12:00 on 10th July 2026. The programme focuses on community-based falls prevention for older adults throughout the borough of Gateshead, UKC22 region, contributing to public health and well-being.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity for service providers specialising in health and community services, specifically those adept at delivering innovative and integrative healthcare programmes. Companies offering solutions that address health inequalities and enhance accessibility stand to leverage this contract for business development. With a total project value estimated at £217,350, businesses capable of meeting the rigorous quality, collaboration, integration, and service sustainability criteria are well-suited to compete. The tender may particularly appeal to firms focused on social value and community health outcomes, offering potential for long-term operational and reputational growth within the health services sector.

## Notice

Gateshead Council (the Council) is looking to implement a Contract with an external contractor to deliver FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme. Contract dates: 1st October 2026 - 31st March 2029. Extension options: 1 period of 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

FaME is an evidence-based postural stability programme, with research demonstrating that community-based falls prevention programmes are proven to reduce falls and improve outcomes for older adults. The provider must deliver 18 FaME programmes of 24-week progressive duration of postural stability-based sessions within the community at selected venues throughout the borough to those people who have been identified by relevant professionals/organisations or for self-referrals and meet the referral criteria.

Options: Extension option: 1 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051913-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £217,350 |
| Lots value | £217,350 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051913-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/
- https://www.open-uk.org/

## Provenance

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