--- title: "Falls Prevention Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c63e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c63e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c63e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c63e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-08" --- # Falls Prevention Service Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c63e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c63e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c63e.json) ## Summary West Sussex County Council is in the planning stages of a tender process for a Falls Prevention Service, scheduled to commence in April 2027 and run for five years, including any potential extensions. The service falls under the health services industry category, with procurement classified as 'services', and is valued at £2 million. The main procurement activity involves delivering a county-wide Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programme tailored for older adults at risk of falling. Essential engagement activities include a market engagement workshop on 20th July 2026 at 9:30 am. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to participate and provide input that will further shape the tender specifications. The procurement procedure is guided by the Provider Selection Regime and is based in West Sussex, located in region UKJ2. A future notice detailing the procurement exercise is anticipated by 1st September 2026. This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in fall prevention programmes for the elderly. With an emphasis on evidence-based exercise interventions, the tender seeks suppliers capable of delivering quality-assured programmes aligned with NICE recommendations. Companies skilled in functional mobility and confidence-boosting interventions for seniors could find a favourable opportunity to expand their service offerings through this contract. Additionally, organisations can benefit by registering on the West Sussex County Council’s e-Tendering portal to receive updates on future opportunities, regardless of their current intention to bid. ## Notice West Sussex County Council is organising Market Engagement for the requirement of providing an Falls Prevention Service estimated to commence April 2027 for 5 years, including any extensions. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Falls Prevention Exercise Service will deliver county-wide evidence-based Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programmes designed specifically for older adults (65+) who have fallen and/or are at risk of falling. FaME is a quality assured programme in line with NICE recommendations around falls prevention exercise with evidence around improving functional mobility, confidence, and preventing falls. Additional information: West Sussex County Council (WSCC) would like to engage with suppliers prior to a procurement exercise later this year which will utilise the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The procurement will be for the requirement of providing a Falls Prevention Service estimated to commence April 2027 for 5 years, including any extensions. This notice IS NOT the commencement of a procurement procedure, neither is it a call for expressions of interest. This notice is released to gather more information which will be used to further inform our options and specification. WSCC is asking interested service providers to attend a market engagement workshop on July 20th 2026 at 9:30 am. Interested service providers are also asked to review a copy of a draft specification and complete a market engagement questionnaire the results of which will be used to further inform our specification. Please request an invitation to the market engagement workshop along with the draft specification and the market engagement questionnaire via an email to Nikki.Lewis@westsussex.gov.uk entering 'Falls Prevention Service Procurement' in the subject line. Interested service providers are also encouraged to register on the WSCC's e-Tendering portal (with no commitment to bid) to ensure that information for future requirements is received directly. The link to register on our new portal is: https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome A separate notice and information will be published if or when an actual procurement exercise starts later in the year. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064152-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RQ | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2026 at 11:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064152-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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