W5097 Provision of Strength and Balance Service in Later Life in the Borough of Walsall

Walsall Council is inviting providers to tender for a Strength and Balance Service designed to support older adults and people at increased risk of falls, frailty and loss of independence across the borough.

The service will provide targeted preventative health interventions aimed at improving strength, balance, mobility and functional ability. Its wider objectives include reducing falls and associated injuries, promoting healthy ageing and helping people maintain their independence for as long as possible.

Through earlier identification and intervention, the Council also intends the service to help prevent avoidable deterioration, reduce pressure on health and social care services and support people to remain healthy and active within their communities.

The contract is being procured under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Service Requirements

The Strength and Balance Service will focus on supporting older adults and individuals identified as being at increased risk of:

• Falls
• Frailty
• Loss of independence

Preventative interventions delivered through the service will be intended to improve:

• Strength and balance
• Mobility
• Functional ability
• Healthy ageing
• Independence within the community

The service will also seek to reduce the likelihood of falls and related injuries while helping prevent deterioration that could lead to increased demand on health and social care provision.

The contract covers the Borough of Walsall and has not been divided into separate lots.

Contract Information

• Buyer: Walsall Council
• Deadline: 1 October 2026, 12:00pm
• Contract Value: Not disclosed
• Delivery Length: 5 February 2027 to 4 February 2029, with three optional 12-month extensions available until 4 February 2032
• Tender Link: Click here

Evaluation Criteria

Price will not be the only award criterion.

The specific evaluation criteria and weightings are detailed within the procurement documents and have not been disclosed within the information provided.

Procurement Procedure

The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime.

The Council states that the procurement falls under Part 2, Regulations 6(7) and 11 of the Health and Social Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this contract award.

Providers must express an interest through Walsall Council’s e-Tendering Portal to access the tender documents and further information about the requirement.

The opportunity reflects continued investment in preventative community health services designed to reduce falls and frailty among older people. The service will focus on maintaining mobility and functional ability while helping residents remain active and independent within their communities for longer.

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