W5097 Provision of Strength and Balance Service in Later Life in the Borough of Walsall
Walsall CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
1 October 2026
23 days remaining
Published
1 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
Walsall Council ("the Council") invites Competitive Tender Responses, for the provision of a Strength and Balance Service. The aim of this service is to support older adults and individuals at increased risk of falls, frailty and loss of independence.
The service will provide targeted preventative health interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility and functional ability, reduce the risk of falls and associated injuries, promote healthy ageing, and enable individuals to maintain their independence for as long as possible. Through early identification and intervention, the service will also help to prevent avoidable deterioration, reduce demand on health and social care services, and support people to remain healthy, active and independent within their communities.
Participants should note that this Competitive Tender Process falls under the Provider Selection Regime as set out in Part 2; Regulations 6(7) and 11 of the Health and Social Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Please see tender documentation for further details.
Regulations cited
- Social Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
- Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Additional details
The Tender Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Walsall Council e-Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil Closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 hours on 1 October 2026.
Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award
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Walsall Council is looking for a provider to run a Strength and Balance Service for older adults and people at risk of falls, aiming to keep them healthy and independent.
Requirements
- Provider must be able to deliver a preventative health service focused on strength, balance, mobility and functional ability for older adults
- Compliance with the Health and Social Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR)
- Demonstrated experience in delivering fall‑prevention or similar community health programmes
- Adequate safeguarding, data protection and health & safety policies in place
- Ability to identify participants early and intervene to prevent deterioration
- Must register interest and submit the tender via the Walsall Council e‑Tendering portal
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Conduct early identification and assessment of older adults at risk of falls
- Design and deliver personalised strength, balance and mobility exercise programmes
- Provide education on fall prevention, healthy ageing and maintaining independence
- Monitor progress and adjust interventions to reduce fall risk and injuries
- Collect and report outcomes data to demonstrate reduced demand on health and social care services
- Coordinate with local health, social care and community partners to ensure integrated support
How to Read This Tender
- 1Look for the sections on the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) – they set out the legal framework and evaluation criteria specific to health‑care contracts
- 2Check the tender documents for detailed service specifications, performance metrics and reporting requirements – these will tell you exactly what the Council expects to measure
- 3Pay attention to the eligibility and compliance clauses (e.g., safeguarding, GDPR, insurance) – missing any of these can disqualify your bid
- 4Note the submission deadline (12:00 hrs on 1 Oct 2026) and the requirement to express interest via the e‑Tendering portal – late or incomplete submissions are rejected
- 5Identify any mandatory evidence you must provide (e.g., past contract references, staff qualifications, quality assurance processes) and prepare those files early
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a local physiotherapy practice or community group to broaden capacity and meet experience requirements without over‑stretching your resources
- Highlight the social value of keeping older people independent – this is often scored favourably in PSR contracts
- Consider a joint bid or subcontracting arrangement if the full service scope feels too large for a single small firm
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Key Dates
Published
1 September 2026
Submission deadline
1 October 2026
Notice type
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Source
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