Official UK procurement notice
Falls Prevention Strength & Balance Classes in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Authority: NHS Bristol North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNHS 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.
CPV: Community health services
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value (£833,582 together) · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1BristolAwardedPublished value£627,437
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.
Lot #2South GloucestershireAwardedPublished value£206,145
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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Social value | Environmental | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Bristol | 60% | 20% | 10% | 10% | |
| 2 · South Gloucestershire | 60% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
- Suitability
Selection Criteria as stated in the procurement documents
- Price carries 20 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 2 points.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 30 Sept 2025, 17:33 BST
- Last source update
- 26 May 2026, 13:45 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 28 Oct 2025 – …
- Authority reference
C390745- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-048785- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a55cFind a Tender
Publisher note: 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
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 28 Oct 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 28 Oct 2025, 13:00 GMT
Timeline
28 Oct 2025 → 26 May 2026 · 3 dates- Submission deadline365 days ago28 Oct 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened365 days ago28 Oct 2025, 13:00 GMT
- Notice published155 days ago26 May 2026, 13:45 BST
Notice history
3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Jan 2026- Status changed to complete16 Jan 2026, 12:51 GMT
- Buyer details updated16 Jan 2026, 12:51 GMT
- Buyer details updated26 May 2026, 13:45 BST
Published amendments (1)
The awarding decision was approved by the NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB Board. Contracts have now been signed for : Age Uk Bristol The Withywood Centre, Queens Road, Bristol BS13 8QA Age Uk South Gloucestershire 67 High Street, Thornbury Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Bristol1 award | |||
| Age Uk BristolSME | £627,438 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · South Gloucestershire1 award | |||
| Age Uk South GloucestershireSME | £206,145 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Bristol · Age Uk BristolSME
- Signed
- 15 Jan 2026
- Value
- £627,438
- Status
- active
South Gloucestershire · Age Uk South GloucestershireSME
- Signed
- 15 Jan 2026
- Value
- £206,145
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Bristol | 3bids | — | — | — |
| 2 · South Gloucestershire | 3bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeDispute resolution & review bodies
- Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care BoardReview body
- NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICBReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the notice- Age Uk BristolAwarded supplier
- Age Uk South GloucestershireAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.