Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Floor 2, North Wing, 100 Temple Street
Bristol
BS16AG
scwcsu.scwprocurement.bnssg@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
NHS Organisation Data Service
QUY
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Falls Prevention Strength & Balance Classes in Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Reference number
C390745
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £833,583
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bristol
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Improving access, reducing health inequalities, facilitating choice / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Integration, collaboration and service sustainability / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Value for money / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South Gloucestershire
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 50%
Quality criterion - Name: Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Value / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-061082
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Lot 1
Lot No
1
Title
Bristol
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 January 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Age Uk Bristol
The Withywood Centre, Queens Road,
Bristol
BS13 8QA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Companies House
2984207
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £627,438
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Lot 2
Lot No
2
Title
South Gloucestershire
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 January 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Age Uk South Gloucestershire
67 High Street, Thornbury
Bristol, South Gloucestershire
BS35
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Companies House
05464737
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £206,145
Total value of the contract/lot: £206,145
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional 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
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom