Published date: 23 May 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 6 June 2022, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£45,000

Procurement reference

CORNWALL001-DN612688-73751197

Published date

23 May 2022

Closing date

6 June 2022

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

13 June 2022

Contract end date

31 May 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Falls are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in older adults aged over 65, impacting both physical and mental health. Around a third of people aged 65 years and over fall each year, increasing to half of those aged 80 and over.

Approximately 5% of those who fall will suffer from fractures and be admitted to hospital. Falls, and fear of falling, have a significant individual human cost, and in terms of health care services. In Cornwall, hospital admissions due to hip fracture in people aged over 65, and 80 year olds are broadly similar to average rates across England, with a higher rate amongst women in both age groups. However, there is substantial variation across communities.

After a hip fracture, an estimated 50% of people nationally can no longer live independently.

To prevent falls, NICE and NHS Right Care recommend the provision of strength and balance exercise programmes for community dwelling older adults who are at a higher risk of falling.

Chief Medical Officer physical activity guidelines for adults and older adults currently recommend strength, balance and coordination activities on at least two days per week.

FaME is an evidence-based, community-based postural stability programme aiming to improve strength and balance. Clinical trials have shown that a FaME programme can increase physical activity and prevent falls, and is recognised as a cost-effective falls prevention programme by Public Health England.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Laura Kennell

Address

County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
England

Email

laura.kennell@cornwall.gov.uk

Website

http://www.cornwall.gov.uk