Stop Smoking and Falls Prevention Strength & Balance Services
- Buyer
- Lincolnshire County Council
- Value
- £17,761,476
- Closes
- 2 November 2026
- Where
- Lincoln, the East Midlands
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Lincolnshire County Council is hiring two separate health services: a Stop Smoking Service to help residents quit tobacco, and a Falls Prevention Service to help older people (65+) reduce falls through exercise programmes. Both services cover the whole of Lincolnshire and will run for 3 years with a possible 3-year extension.
What the buyer wants
• Deliver evidence-based smoking cessation support including behavioural counselling, cessation aids, digital interventions, and a 'Swap to Stop' programme using alternative nicotine products • Provide countywide Falls Prevention Strength and Balance Service including structured exercise programmes (FaME), home-based exercise support, and referral coordination for people aged 65+ at risk of falls • Work collaboratively with health and community partners to reach priority and underserved populations, with emphasis on reducing health inequalities
Lots
- Stop Smoking Service
- Falls Prevention Strength & Balance Programme
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This is a large contract (£17.7m) requiring professional clinical/health staff, established safeguarding systems, and evidence of delivering countywide public health services. Most sole traders and very small tradespeople would be excluded unless part of a larger consortium.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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