Physical Activity by Referral

Concepts

• taunton
• community health
• physical activity levels
• physical activity
• wide co-ordinated physical activity programme
• referral scheme
• referral schemes
• referral
• proactive exercise on referral
• physical

Location

Somerset

Description

Following the changing needs of the Somerset population post COVID-19, new opportunities have emerged for collaborative services and initiatives for promoting physical activity and sport at community level. Physical activity on referral schemes fit well in the new agenda for health improvement and provide an excellent opportunity to address inequalities in health care, disease prevention, and enhancement of quality of life.

Total Quantity or Scope

This commission is to co-ordinate and continue the existing ProActive Exercise on Referral scheme and co-ordinate the county wide Health walks provision. Providing a county wide co-ordinated physical activity programme for adults across Somerset. The lead provider will be expected to work in partnership with varied organisations across Somerset to help achieve a population increase in physical activity levels for adults who are inactive and/or have one or more long term conditions.

Renewal Options

There is an option to extend by a further period of up to 12 months.

CPV Codes

• 85323000 - Community health services
• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other 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.