Scope
Reference
HEA25229
Description
In Worcestershire, supporting adults to have a healthy lifestyle remains a public health Priority. Around 67% of adults in Worcestershire are classified as overweight or obese. Despite men being more likely than women to be overweight nationally (69.7% compared to 59.2%), uptake of local weight management programmes among men is disproportionately low, estimated at just 12% of participants. This highlights a significant gap in engagement and accessibility, as men often face cultural, social, and practical barriers to joining traditional programmes. The consequences are serious: excess weight substantially increases the risk of long-term conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers, underscoring the urgent need for more tailored, male-focused interventions to address these inequalities.
By embedding weight management within a sports setting, programmes overcome cultural and psychological barriers, making them more appealing and sustainable for men compared to clinical or classroom-style interventions.
Fit for Life will:
• Promote and support weight loss, or prevent further excess weight gain, primarily among individuals living with overweight or obesity
• Support achievement of the CMO's physical activity recommendations and a reduction in sedentary behaviour.
• Support service users to develop healthier eating habits and learn about healthy balanced meals.
• Provide a flexible, user led programme that is individualised, culturally competent and inclusive.
• Support service users to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle and behavioural changes, including improved diet and increased physical activity to achieve sustainable weight loss.
• Help service users develop strategies and self-regulatory skills to overcome challenges, achieve their weight related goals and maintain a healthier body weight over the long term.
Total value (estimated)
- £270,000 excluding VAT
- £324,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
There is an option to extend by up to two years on a 1+1 basis, this is dependent on provider performance, availablility of funding and the contracting authority's priorities.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 February 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please visit https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home to access this opportunity. You will need to register on In-Tend in order to apply for this opportunity.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home
The procurement is being conducted in a single stage; conditions of participation, price and quality - see tender guidance for further details.
Please visit https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home to access this opportunity. You will need to register on In-Tend in order to apply for this opportunity.
Contracting authority
Worcestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPQ-4584-WLPQ
County Hall, Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kerstin Byfield
Email: procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government