We intend to continue commissioning public health services delivered by general practices across North Somerset.
From 1 April 2026, new direct contracts will be issued by the Healthy and Sustainable Communities Directorate at North Somerset Council. Contracts will run for three years until 31 March 2029 with an optional two-year extension to 31 March 2031.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their expression of interest by December 2025.
The NHS Health Check is a free, evidence-based programme aimed at adults aged 40 to 74 years. It helps to prevent heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and dementia. It involves simple measurements and lifestyle questions followed by tailored advice.
GP practices play a vital role in early detection and prevention, supporting people to manage their risk factors before serious illness develops. The programme helps to reduce health inequalities, improve population health and empowers individuals to take proactive steps towards healthier living.
The smoking cessation service aims to provide tailored support to help people quit smoking. It combines evidence-based behavioural advice with access to stop smoking aids to increase the chances of quitting for good.
GP practices play a vital role in delivering smoking cessation interventions as part of wider public health efforts in North Somerset. Supporting people to quit smoking not only improves individual health outcomes but also helps to reduce health inequalities and the burden of smoking-related diseases across communities.
This service aims to increase choice and access to all contraception methods for women in North Somerset. It will promote LARC as a cost-effective means of contraception.
The GP practices offering this service will provide the fitting, monitoring and removal of intra-uterine devices and sub-dermal implants that are licensed for use in the UK and in line with the best current practice guidelines.
This service aims to reduce the incidence of long-term health complications associated with untreated chlamydia and gonorrhoea in women. It will increase access to asymptomatic screening of chlamydia and gonorrhoea in women aged 16 to 24.
Review the service specification documents to understand the requirements for each service and complete the expression of interest form.
1. Review the service specifications
Read the detailed service specifications above to understand the requirements for each individual service.
2. Complete the expression of interest form
Download and complete all sections of the expression of interest form.
3. Submit your form
Email your completed form to healthandcare.ph@n-somerset.gov.uk by 24 October 2025.
4. Form review
Public Health will review your form and contact you if any clarification is needed.
5. Eligibility confirmation
If eligible, you will receive written confirmation by December 2025.
6. Contract issued
We will send you a contract outlining the service requirements and monitoring arrangements.
7. Sign and return the contract
Review, sign and date the contract, then return it to healthandcare.ph@n-somerset.gov.uk.
8. Begin delivering services
Approved services may begin from 1 April 2026.
If you have any questions about completing the expression of interest form or the services themselves, email healthandcare.ph@n-somerset.gov.uk. A member of our public health team will respond.
Thank you for your interest.