Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0c-ac1b-73df-b876-a62cc0eaff49/sbc-hj-freefalls4life-service-dps-mini-competition closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # SBC HJ FreeFalls4Life Service (DPS mini Competition) [SE Shared Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/se-shared-services) Estimated value Not stated Published 31 Mar 2017 Deadline Closed 17 Apr 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 ### Aims and objectives of service To provide an evidence based risk assessment and home exercise programme as part of a wider falls prevention strategy which engages with the community and increases capability and capacity in the community through the voluntary sector to sustain the interventions and promote falls risk awareness To work as part of an integrated system linking existing services ### Objectives Signposting to the service via the Slough Services guide, general practices, the voluntary sector using a range of promotional materials e.g. website, leaflets, promotional adverts in the Citizen and demonstrations in community settings Promotion of the service throughout falls prevention awareness month (1st-31st July) Individual and group falls prevention exercise sessions lasting for 12 weeks to reach at least 300 people at risk of falling within 6 months o Group and home based exercises to be based on the OTAGO programme o Development of an integrated pathway linking the general practices, Dr Jha's service and exercise groups in the community o Use of clear criteria from the medicines management team to facilitate medication reviews through local pharmacies o Sit to stand blood pressure and mobile blood pressure monitoring o Rapid referral for cataracts in those with bilateral cataracts via referral to the GP o Correct use of safety shoes o Bi monthly status reports for the Better Care Fund and individual patient outcomes to be reported to the persons GP at the end of the programme in terms of falls risk reduction and client satisfaction 3.2 Service description/pathway o The service will provide an evidence based electronic timed 'get up and go' risk assessment and home exercise programme led by physiotherapists for a minimum of 300 clients in the first six months of operation and a further 300 by the end of the year o A key feature of the service is access through the Falls Free 4 Life webpage which will be updated to include a Slough Borough Council and Slough CCG site; where GPs and A and E can encourage self referrals through a dedicated phone number or via email to o The length of the intervention will vary according to the individuals risk and the evidence base o The team will not work alone and will update the relevant GP/district nurse on the older persons status pre and post accessing the service. o A sample machine will be purchased for Dr Jha's team allowing integration of services and a clear step up and step down protocol to be developed o Working 9 - 5 pm weekday, and 9 - 1pm weekends the Falls Free 4 Life service for older people, would receive referrals from the GP and other practice nurses, as well as suitable cases from in-reach to the falls unit as advised by Dr Jha and from A and E through an automated extract to be established with Frimley Health. o Patients would be seen at the surgery or at their home or in gr... Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. [sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities](https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities) The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Community health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3d2ae522-22fd-4da3-bef0-af43d0f0bcca) 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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