Scope
Reference
C371200
Description
This notice is placed as a Preliminary Market
Engagement Notice (PMEN) to inform the market of
BNSSG Integrated Care Board's (ICBs) intention to
commission an organisation(s) to manage and
deliver strength and balance classes in Bristol and
South Gloucestershire as part of the BNSSG Falls
Prevention programme. The Commissioner would
like to understand the level of provider interest in
delivering these services.
The BNSSG ICB is seeking expressions of interest and feedback
from Providers who have the capability and
capacity to deliver a community falls-risk-reduction,
evidence-based, strength and balance programme.
The anticipated initial contract duration is 3 years
with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
The Commissioner is considering procuring this
service into 2 Lots (Lot 1; Bristol & Lot 2 South
Gloucestershire)
The anticipated annual financial envelope for
this service in Bristol (Lot1) is £150,585 per year
inclusive of VAT, and the commissioner is
considering a contract term of 3 years with an
optional extension of 2 years.
The anticipated annual financial envelope for for
this service in South Gloucestershire is £49,475 per
year inclusive of VAT. (please note there could be an additional envelope of £28,900 in the first year to support with mobilisation and subject to ICB budgetary sign off).
This exercise is being carried out by NHS South,
Central and West Commissioning Support Unit
(SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
Total value (estimated)
- £841,000 excluding VAT
- £1,009,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 July 2025
Engagement process description
This notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition in its own right, and therefore publication or response does not commit the Authority or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Authority will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.
Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the relevant information and market engagement questionnaire, you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page.
If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and to be able to submit your market engagement questionnaire using the correspondence function within Atamis.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 September 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
- NHS Organisation Data Service: QUY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPCD-6597-HCDW
Floor 2, North Wing, 100 Temple Street
Bristol
BS1 6AG
United Kingdom
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Summary of their role in this procurement: Managing procurement on behalf of BNSSG
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 0DF
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTZ-5316-XWPW
Omega House, 112 Southampton Road
Eastleigh
SO50 5PB
United Kingdom
Email: scwcsu.scwprocurement.bnssg@nhs.net
Website: https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Contact organisation
Contact NHS SOUTH CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT for any enquiries.