Contract for the Provision of FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme

Location

Gateshead

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Renewal Options

Extension option: 1 x 12 months

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 do not apply to this award. Key Criteria Total Weighting 100% Quality and Innovation - 15% Value - 10% Integration, Collaboration, and Service Sustainability - 35% Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities, and Facilitating Choice - 30% Social Value - 10% Price: Pass/fail Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Open system: www.open.org. The reference is Project #OPEN20261165 Contract for the Provision of FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme.