Mental Health and Physical Activity Community Support Service

" Located in Northampton, United Kingdom, the council operates as a public authority at the sub-central government level and invites submissions for this tender through an open procurement process under the Light Touch regime. The tender is currently at the active stage with submissions required electronically via the West Northamptonshire Council e-procurement portal by 18th March 2026. The programme is intended to deliver services that aid adults in enhancing physical activity and mental wellbeing to mitigate social isolation.

It is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and run for 24 months, offering a potential contract value of £128,000 excluding VAT. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those adept at addressing mental health challenges and physical activity promotion. Prospective candidates should ideally be small and medium enterprises or VCSE organisations capable of delivering a comprehensive and inclusive programme.

The procurement encourages collaboration, involving partnerships with community groups, the voluntary sector, and primary care providers, thereby fostering a network aimed at improving health outcomes. Businesses able to demonstrate expertise in partnership working, accessibility, and effective mobilisation would be well-suited for this contract, contributing to both social value and organisational growth. Evaluation will focus on quality, factoring in experience and service delivery capacity, offering promising prospects for growth and community impact.