Scope
Reference
WNC00000608
Description
West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to commission an organisation to deliver a Mental Health and Physical Activity Community Support Service.
The service will support adults (aged 18 and over) experiencing mental health challenges to increase their levels of physical activity, improve wellbeing, and reduce social isolation. The project will adopt a community-based, preventative approach, connecting individuals to local physical activity opportunities and providing tailored support, including peer and volunteer-led initiatives.
The provider will be responsible for designing and delivering an inclusive and accessible programme that engages priority groups, particularly those experiencing health inequalities. The service will work collaboratively with local partners, including primary care, community organisations, and voluntary sector providers, to establish effective referral pathways and maximise participation.
The contract will be for a period of 24 months with a maximum total value of £128,000 (exclusive of VAT).
This is a Light Touch procurement conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The opportunity is being openly advertised to encourage a wide range of providers, including voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.
Total value (estimated)
- £128,000 excluding VAT
- £153,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Quotations must be submitted electronically via the West Northamptonshire Council e-procurement portal (In-Tend): https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc
Responses must be completed and submitted through the portal by the stated deadline. Submissions by email, post or other means will not be accepted.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quotations will be evaluated on the basis of quality, assessed through responses to the Award Criteria Questionnaire. Full details of the award criteria, including question weightings and the scoring methodology, are set out in the procurement documents.
The evaluation will consider the following areas:
-Experience and delivery capability
-Accessibility and inclusivity of the service
-Mobilisation approach
-Partnership working and collaboration
-Monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement
-Social value
Each response will be scored by an evaluation panel against a defined scoring matrix.
Pricing will not be scored but will be assessed to ensure affordability within the stated budget and alignment with the proposed delivery model.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
Quotation documents, including the Request for Quotation, Service Specification, pricing schedule and draft contract, are available via the West Northamptonshire Council e-procurement portal (In-Tend). Interested suppliers must register on the portal to access the documents and submit a response.
Contracting authority
West Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDV-8944-CMBP
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/working-us/doing-business-council
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government