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Fit for Life - Men's Health Programme

Worcestershire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Worcestershire County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, UKG12, WR5 2NP, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Kerstin Byfield

Contact Email: procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
270000.0 GBP
Gross: 324000 GBP
Published
26 Jan 2026, 13:45
Deadline
13 Feb 2026, 16:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85100000 - Health services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

In Worcestershire, supporting adults to have a healthy lifestyle remains a public health Priority. Around 67% of adults in Worcestershire are classified as overweight or obese. Despite men being more likely than women to be overweight nationally (69.7% compared to 59.2%), uptake of local weight management programmes among men is disproportionately low, estimated at just 12% of participants. This highlights a significant gap in engagement and accessibility, as men often face cultural, social, and practical barriers to joining traditional programmes. The consequences are serious: excess weight substantially increases the risk of long-term conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers, underscoring the urgent need for more tailored, male-focused interventions to address these inequalities. By embedding weight management within a sports setting, programmes overcome cultural and psychological barriers, making them more appealing and sustainable for men compared to clinical or classroom-style interventions. Fit for Life will: • Promote and support weight loss, or prevent further excess weight gain, primarily among individuals living with overweight or obesity • Support achievement of the CMO's physical activity recommendations and a reduction in sedentary behaviour. • Support service users to develop healthier eating habits and learn about healthy balanced meals. • Provide a flexible, user led programme that is individualised, culturally competent and inclusive. • Support service users to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle and behavioural changes, including improved diet and increased physical activity to achieve sustainable weight loss. • Help service users develop strategies and self-regulatory skills to overcome challenges, achieve their weight related goals and maintain a healthier body weight over the long term.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home

Link Description: The procurement is being conducted in a single stage; conditions of participation, price and quality - see tender guidance for further details. Please visit https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home to access this opportunity. You will need to register on In-Tend in order to apply for this opportunity.

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006680-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 270,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 324,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

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