Contract for the Provision of FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme
Gateshead Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
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Published
27 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
Gateshead Council (the Council) is implementing a Contract with an external contractor to deliver FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme. Contract dates: 1st October 2026 - 31st March 2029.
Extension options: 1 period of 12 months. FaME is an evidence-based postural stability programme, with research demonstrating that community-based falls prevention programmes are proven to reduce falls and improve outcomes for older adults.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime competitive process. Lifetime value of the contract: £217,350 Existing Service and Existing Provider Dates: 1st October 2026 - 31st March 2029 with option to extend by 1 period of 12 months
Eligibility & compliance
The provider must deliver 18 FaME programmes of 24-week progressive duration of postural stability-based sessions within the community at selected venues throughout the borough to those people who have been identified by relevant professionals/organisations or for self-referrals and meet the referral criteria.
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Gateshead Older People's Assembly
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