Falls Prevention Strength & Balance Classes in Bristol & South Gloucestershire

A Contract Award Notice
by NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
3 year (est.)
Value
£206K-£834K
Sector
HEALTH
Published
16 Jan 2026
Delivery
To 15 Jan 2029 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

Bristol

Geochart for 2 buyers and 2 suppliers

2 buyers

2 suppliers

Description

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) are seeking to commission provider(s) who have the capacity and capability to manage and deliver a community falls-risk-reduction strength and balance programme in Bristol (Lot 1) and South Gloucestershire (Lot 2) in accordance with the specified requirements. The procurement is divided into 2 lots (Lot 1 - Bristol) and (Lot 2 - South Gloucestershire) and providers may bid for both. The aim of the service is to reduce the health impact and healthcare burden of falls and fall-related injuries in the population across BNSSG and to achieve this by delivering an evidence based community strength and balance programme to appropriate at risk individuals. The maximum initial contract values for the 3 year contract term (inclusive of VAT) for each lot are as follows: Lot 1 - Bristol: £451,755.00 Lot 2 - South Gloucestershire: £148,425.00 The contract term is planned to commence from February 2026 and will be for a duration of 3 years with an optional extension of 2 years. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Lot Division

1 Bristol

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) ICB is seeking a provider to manage and deliver a community falls-risk reduction evidence-based strength and balance programme, to reduce the health impact and healthcare burden of falls and fall-related injuries in the older population across BNSSG. This procurement is divided into lots. Lot 1 covers the Bristol area. This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Award Criteria
Quality and Innovation 50.0
Improving access, reducing health inequalities, facilitating choice 10.0
Integration, collaboration and service sustainability 10.0
Social Value 10.0
Value for money 20.0
2 South Gloucestershire

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking provider(s) with capacity to manage and deliver a community falls-risk reduction evidence-based strength and balance programme, to reduce the health impact and healthcare burden of fall-related injuries in the older population across BNSSG. This procurement is divided into lots. Lot 2 covers the South This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Award Criteria
Quality and Innovation 50.0
Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability 10.0
Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice 10.0
Social Value 10.0
Value 20.0

Award Detail

1 Age UK Bristol (Bristol)
  • Bristol
  • Reference: lot 1
  • Num offers: 3
  • Value: £627,438
  • Contractor is an SME.
2 Age UK South Gloucestershire (South Gloucestershire)
  • South Gloucestershire
  • Reference: lot 2
  • Num offers: 3
  • Value: £206,145
  • Contractor is an SME.

CPV Codes

  • 85323000 - Community health services

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The awarding decision was approved by the NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB Board. There were no conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision declared. The winning bidder was chosen in line with the key criteria published within the tender documentation. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on the 28th of January 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. Written representations should be sent via the Atamis e-procurement portal or by email to scwcsu.scwprocurement.bnssg@nhs.net

Reference

  • FTS 003873-2026

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