--- title: "Physical Activity Programme to Support Community Falls Prevention and Management" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833001" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833001" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833001.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833001.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-27" --- # Physical Activity Programme to Support Community Falls Prevention and Management Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833001 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833001) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833001.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council, representing the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP), is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "Physical Activity Programme to Support Community Falls Prevention and Management". This service procurement is categorized under general public services and is intended for delivery across Edinburgh (UKM75). The procurement process is currently in the planning phase, with a Prior Information Notice (PIN) released on 27th May 2026, and further details to be communicated on 27th November 2026. Interested parties are expected to submit their notes of interest and complete the PIN questionnaire by 12 noon on 10th June 2026. This contract offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in delivering physical activity and strength programmes aimed at falls prevention. Companies capable of providing classes across multiple Edinburgh venues and accommodating up to 5,000 participants over a year will find this tender particularly well-suited to their offerings. The requirement for both in-person and online classes further broadens the scope for innovative service delivery, amplifying business reach within community health sectors. Engaging in this tender process not only opens avenues for immediate contract opportunities but also strengthens long-term partnerships with public sector health initiatives. ## Notice The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise the market that the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP), through the City of Edinburgh Council, intend to tender a contract to appoint a Provider to deliver a Physical Activity Programme to Support Community Falls Prevention and Management ; and to seek notes of interest from suitably qualified/experienced potential providers. Further details about the requirement are included in the attached PIN Brief. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Service is an important element of the EHSPC's strategic approach to Community Falls Prevention and Management, which aims to reduce preventable harm resulting from avoidable falls and to improve outcomes of people living in the community in Edinburgh at risk of falls. The Service provides physical activity support and strength & balance programmes for adults who have been assessed and identified as being at risk of falling and includes balance and strength exercises, alongside functional movements, designed to improve stability and strength, reducing the risk of falls. The Service Provider will be required to have the capability and capacity to provide: - a minimum of ten accessible venues across Edinburgh (so that the Service reaches across the city) - physical activity classes for up to 5,000+ people over a 12-month period - 52+ classes per week - remote/online classes Further details about the requirement are included in the attached PIN Brief. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556666 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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 | 27 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 27 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556666 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556666&idx=1 27th May 2026 - PIN Brief - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556666&idx=2 27th May 2026 - PIN Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556666 Physical Activity Programme to Support Community Falls Prevention and Management - The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise the market that the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP), through the City of Edinburgh Council, intend to tender a contract to appoint a Provider to deliver a Physical Activity Programme to Support Community Falls Prevention and Management ; and to seek notes of interest from suitably qualified/experienced potential providers. Further details about the requirement are included in the attached PIN Brief. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833001 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833001 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833001. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833001.json.