Healthy ageing service for Torbay.

NHS Devon ICB has awarded a contract for a Healthy Ageing service in Torbay to Torbay Community Development Trust, following a Request for Quote procedure. The procurement, conducted by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, focuses on miscellaneous health services falling within Schedule 3 under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The service aims to identify local individuals who need support and work in partnership with primary care to manage and support person-centred interventions, targeting frailty, long-term conditions, and dementia.

The contract is valued at £72,090 GBP, with services scheduled to start on 6th January 2025 and continue until 31st March 2026 in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services and community support, particularly those that are small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The Healthy Ageing service is designed to improve life expectancy and reduce risks among older adults, making it a valuable collaboration for companies with expertise in healthcare technology, patient care, and community development.

This procurement process being under the Light Touch Regime makes it accessible for smaller organisations looking to grow their business in the health services sector.