Published date: 29 September 2021

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 15 October 2021

Contract summary

Industry

  • Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 37000000

  • Fitness equipments - 37440000

Location of contract

England

Procurement reference

MAIDSTONE001-DN573112-31888181

Published date

29 September 2021

Closing date

15 October 2021

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Maidstone Borough Council receives funding from Kent Public Health to tackle obesity and help people achieve a healthier weight through the delivery of the One You Kent Service.

The One You Kent Tier 2 Weight Management Service aims to motivates people to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle by supporting them to make positive lifestyle choices.

Through the promotion of healthier lifestyles, we aim to:
• Extend healthy life expectancy through prevention of chronic conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes
• Reduce health inequalities
• Reduce avoidable demand on the health and care system in Kent.

Additional one-off funding has been received in the financial year 2021/22 to pilot interventions to better support and engage Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD) who live and/or work within the Maidstone Borough.

All expressions of interest, and subsequent submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) by the stated deadline.


About the buyer

Contact name

Dan Hutchins

Address

Maidstone House
Kings Street
Maidstone
ME15 6JQ
England

Telephone

+44 1892554425

Email

dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Website

http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/