W5097 Provision of Strength and Balance Service in Later Life in the Borough of Walsall
Description: Walsall Council ("the Council") invites Competitive Tender Responses, for the provision of a Strength and Balance Service. The aim of this service is to support older adults and individuals at increased risk of falls, frailty and loss of independence. The service will provide targeted preventative health interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility and functional ability, reduce the risk of falls and associated injuries, promote healthy ageing, and enable individuals to maintain their independence for as long as possible. Through early identification and intervention, the service will also help to prevent avoidable deterioration, reduce demand on health and social care services, and support people to remain healthy, active and independent within their communities. Participants should note that this Competitive Tender Process falls under the Provider Selection Regime as set (read more...)
Summary: Walsall Council is procuring a community health service to deliver strength and balance support in the Borough of Walsall. The service is aimed at older adults and people at increased risk of falls, frailty and loss of independence. It will provide targeted preventative health interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility and functional ability, reduce falls and related injuries, promote healthy ageing, and help people remain independent in their communities. The provider will also support early identification and intervention, prevent avoidable deterioration, and reduce demand on health and social care services. This is a service contract, classified under community health services (CPV 85323000), comprising one lot and delivered in Walsall.