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Ageing Well Community Wellness and Empowerment Service

Delivery of a community wellness and empowerment service for residents aged 65 and above. The service focuses on preventative interventions to support independence and mitigate social isolation within the local population, which is projected to see significant growth in the 65-84 age demographic by 2031.

Awarded value
£1.6m
As published
Published
16 May 2025
Contract length
36 months
Ends 31 January 2029

What the contract covers

Commissioned service contract

Provision of community-based wellness, empowerment, and preventative support services for older residents to improve health and reduce social isolation.

  • Tailored exercise programmes focused on falls prevention for older individuals
  • Diverse social engagement activities for older individuals
  • Support at home for older individuals
  • Educational workshops on health literacy, financial planning, and technology use

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Commissioned service contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
36 months
Extensions
12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run
60 months
Contract dates
1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
85000000

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Lifecycle

  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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London Borough of Havering

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Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/321795/ageing-well-community-wellness-and-empowerment-service
Buyer reference
Not published
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05157b
Last checked
5 November 2026

London Borough of Havering. Ageing Well Community Wellness and Empowerment Service. Contract award, 16 May 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/321795/ageing-well-community-wellness-and-empowerment-service (accessed 5 November 2026).