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Coming up· published 6 Jan 2026

Healthy Worcestershire 2027

Worcestershire County Council · Worcester, West Midlands

Worcestershire County Council is planning Healthy Worcestershire 2027. It is a contract for other health and social care in Worcester.

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Source: Find a Tender, published 7 Jan 2026. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 07:17

    View notice

  2. 2026

    Pipeline notice published

    UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 13:56

    View notice

  3. 2026

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

  4. Next

    2027

    Contract starts

  5. 2030

    Contract ends

    3 years after it starts

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About this tender

In brief

Worcestershire County Council is planning Healthy Worcestershire 2027. It is a contract for other health and social care in Worcester. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The contract runs from 31 March 2027 to 31 March 2030. It lasts 3 years.

The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 7 January 2026. The notice number is 001087-2026. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-05d04f. Bids are made through the buyer's In-Tend portal.

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Healthy Worcestershire 2027" initiative, as part of their responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. This project aims to offer an integrated community-based health improvement service across Worcestershire, focusing on physical activity, stop smoking support, and tailored nutrition and lifestyle advice.

The process is classified under administrative healthcare and community health services, among others, and involves services that are part of the light touch regime. The contract is planned to begin on 1st April 2027 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2030, with a possibility of extension until 2032. Key interactions and market engagement are planned up to June 2026.

The initiative targets delivery within the region of Worcestershire, UK (UKG12). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, fostering diverse competition. The tender presents growth prospects for service providers equipped with the expertise to deliver comprehensive health improvement programmes, such as physical activity instructors, nutritionists, and health advisors.

About this tender

Under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, local councils are legally responsible for delivering public health services and must take appropriate action to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities. Healthy Worcestershire is a preventative, integrated health improvement service offering:

  • Community-based physical activity and wellbeing sessions
  • Stop smoking support
  • Tailored nutrition and lifestyle advice These services aim to promote healthier living, reduce health inequalities, and prevent illness across Worcestershire.

Please be advised this notice details the Council's possible future procurement intentions and serves as information only. The information provided in this notice may be subject to change.

Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other health and social care
Procurement type
Standard
Category
Services
Contract period
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2030 (3 years)
Suitable for
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)

Procedure

Notice type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Find a Tender Service
Buyer's portal
In-Tend

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
001087-2026
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d04f
CPV code
75122000 - Administrative healthcare services; 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services; 80561000 - Health training services; 85000000 - Health and social work services; 85100000 - Health services; 85323000 - Community health services; 92620000 - Sport-related services
CPV division
75 - Administration, defence and social security services; 80 - Education and training services; 85 - Health and social work services; 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
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Location

Worcestershire County Council is based in Worcester. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Worcester
Town
Worcester
Postcode
WR5 2QT
Electoral ward
Nunnery
Constituency
Worcester
Delivery area
Worcestershire CC
Region
West Midlands
Sub-region
Worcestershire CC
Area
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Worcestershire County Council
Category
Services
Contact
Kerstin Byfield
Address
Worcester, WR5 2QT · West Midlands · England

Not stated in the notice: phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Healthy Worcestershire 2027

When will the Healthy Worcestershire 2027 tender open?

Worcestershire County Council has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How long is the Healthy Worcestershire 2027 contract?

The contract runs from 31 March 2027 to 31 March 2030 (3 years).

Who is the buyer for Healthy Worcestershire 2027?

Worcestershire County Council, based in Worcester, West Midlands. The named contact is Kerstin Byfield.

How do I bid for Healthy Worcestershire 2027?

Register on the buyer's In-Tend portal, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.

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What to do next

  1. Read the early notice in full.
  2. Answer any market engagement questions.
  3. Gather your evidence and case studies now.
  4. Check your policies are up to date.
  5. Watch for the tender notice.
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