Falls Prevention Advisory Service and Strength and Balance Programme

Published date: 18 April 2017

Last edited date: 18 April 2017

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Contract summary

Industry

Miscellaneous health services - 85140000
Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£0 to £150,000

Procurement reference

Falls Prevention

Published date

18 April 2017

Closing date

8 February 2016

Contract start date

13 July 2016

Contract end date

12 July 2018

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

Bracknell Forest Public Health is looking to commission one provider to provide a Falls Prevention Advisory Service.

The service will be available to all Bracknell Forest residents aged 65 and over. The adviser(s) will be trained professionals able to carry out a detailed assessment of falls risk within the home with a view to designing (in collaboration with individuals and families) a package of community based support and advice.

The service will be beneficial for any individual who is assessed as being at a 'medium risk' of falling as defined by the outcome of a standardised screening tool (based on existing accredited risk assessment tools).

The service aims to prevent falls before they occur. Individuals may self-refer or be referred by a professional or agency. A Strength & Balance Service This service is a rolling 12 week programme of strength and balance classes that are available to Bracknell Forest residents aged 65 and over.

More information

Links

https://www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk/
Tender notice
South East Business Portal

Additional text

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About the buyer

Contact name

Kathryn Mullen

Address

Time Square
Market Street
BRACKNELL
RG12 1JD
England

Telephone

01344 351493

Email

Kathryn.mullen@bracknell-forest.gov.uk