Healthy ageing service for Teignbridge.

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the award stage of a procurement process under the Light Touch Regime for a Healthy Ageing service in Teignbridge. The contract, valued at £72,000, has been awarded to Teignbridge Community and Voluntary Services (CVS) following a competitive quotation procedure. This service focuses on providing healthcare support to individuals most in need within Teignbridge, South West, UK, and the contract runs from 6th March 2025 to 31st March 2026.

The tender, classified under miscellaneous health services (CPV 85140000), aims at improving life expectancy and reducing the risk of falls and frailty among ageing individuals through person-centred interventions and collaboration with primary care. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in managing long-term conditions, frailty prevention, and dementia care can benefit from participating in such contracts.

Collaboration with primary care providers and local community organisations can enhance service delivery and foster business growth. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, offering an accessible and streamlined process favorable for smaller entities to engage in public sector contracts.