Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c03-02db-7112-883b-db31a7a91a72/community-based-falls-prevention-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Community Based Falls Prevention Service [Milton Keynes Council Electronic Tendering Site](https://tendernation.io/buyers/milton-keynes-council-electronic-tendering-site) Estimated value Not stated Published 21 Sept 2015 Deadline Closed 23 Oct 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender A Single Point of Access for a community based falls prevention service with initial assessment and therapy from clinicians, and equipment ordering to meet low level needs & signposting on to other services. Documentation of need and intervention result into a database, which will be accessible by other services across the Council and NHS and used for individual and themed pro-active falls prevention work across the whole falls prevention pathway. Wellbeing assessments and health improvement planning in people’s own homes, for people determined by the Single Point of Access to be at risk of falling. Low level falls prevention specific, exercise classes conducted at various sites across Milton Keynes. Additional information: In Milton Keynes, both the Council and Clinical Commissioning Group, along with Public Health colleagues and public representatives, have prioritised reducing the frequency of serious injuries and associated hospital admissions arising from falling. As part of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Better Care Fund, Milton Keynes Council is acting on behalf of both organisations to invite suitably qualified and experienced organisations to submit tenders for the provision of a new Community Based Falls Prevention Service. The Service will provide: • A Single Point of Access, with initial assessment and therapy from clinicians, and equipment ordering to meet low level needs; and the provision of simple information and advice and signposting to other services. • Documentation of need and intervention result into a database. This information will be accessible by other services across the Council and NHS and used for individual and themed pro-active falls prevention work across the whole falls prevention pathway. • Wellbeing assessments and health improvement planning in people’s own homes, for people determined by the Single Point of Access to be at risk of falling. • Low level, falls prevention specific, exercise classes conducted at various sites across Milton Keynes. The client group of the service will be older people (primarily those over 65 years of age) who are residents of, or are registered to a GP within, Milton Keynes. The contract for the provision of a new Community Based Falls Prevention Service will be for four years (anticipated to commence on 1st April 2016), with the option to extend for one year. The estimated budget for the contract is in the region of £280,000 - £300,000 per annum. In order to express an interest in this tender, please visit the link: [in-tendhost.co.uk/miltonkeynescouncil](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/miltonkeynescouncil/), to register your organisation, go to “Current Tenders” and then click on “View Details” followed by “express interest”. If you have any problems expressing interest, please e-mail or phone 01908 253150. The closing date and time for full Tender Submissions is on Friday 23rd October 2015 at 12 Noon. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/miltonkeynescouncil/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cd834579-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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