Planning

NHS Digital Specialist Weight Management Services

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

25 Aug 2023 at 14:47

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) England is planning a procurement process for the provision of digital platforms to support specialist weight management services under the NHS Digital SWMS pilot programme. The estimated value of this procurement is £30,000,000. The contract period is set to start on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2027. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold), and the future notice date for this opportunity is October 31, 2023. The primary category for this tender is Health services, and the delivery addresses are in England, United Kingdom.

This opportunity with NHS England presents a significant chance for businesses offering digital platforms and services in the healthcare industry to participate in delivering specialist weight management services to support individuals dealing with obesity and related health conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in digital healthcare solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in this tender are encouraged to attend a market engagement event on September 14 to learn more about the requirements and provide valuable insights for the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Digital Specialist Weight Management Services

Notice Description

Overview: Procurement of 'digital platforms' to support the delivery of specialist weight management services with the optional inclusion of prescribing and dispensing capabilities. The overall aim of this pilot programme will be to support adults living with obesity (BMI threshold to be determined) with one or more weight-related comorbidities (Hypertension, Dyslipidaemia, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Cardiovascular disease), with weight loss, and continued weight maintenance through a new and innovative multi-faceted digital intervention. Description: NHS England wishes to notify potential providers of its intention to commence early market engagement, in advance of the procurement of digital platforms to deliver specialist weight management services within the NHS Digital SWMS pilot programme. On 27th March 2023 the government approved PS40m over 2 years to explore how approved weight loss drugs can be made safely available to more people by expanding specialist weight management services outside of hospital settings. The NHS Digital Specialist Weight Management Service (DSWMS) pilot programme (NHS DSWMS Pilot Programme) is an initiative led by NHSE under request and through funding from the Department of Health and Social Care. The NHS DSWMS Pilot Programme will consist of several pilots across a small number of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) within England that will test the delivery of Specialist Weight Management Services utilising digital application or web-based services. Where applicable, this will include the prescribing and dispensing of specific obesity medication which are both, licenced by the Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the subject of a relevant NICE Technology Appraisal. The NHS DSWMS Pilot Programme will also deliver a structured behavioural change programme as part of a wraparound care service offer. The service will be made available and delivered to each eligible patient for a maximum of 24 months from the point of patient registration, which intends to deliver as a minimum: Cognitive behavioural therapy Talking therapy Dietary/nutritional input Calorie controlled diet advice and self-monitoring Monthly weight management medication reviews Objective weight measurements Estimated value: The estimated total value of the NHS Digital Specialist weight management services is PS30,000,000, across two areas; 1) Digital specialist weight management behavioural change programme as part of a wraparound care service offer including the ability to prescribe -PS15,000,000 2) Digital specialist weight management behavioural change programme as part of a wraparound care service offer only - PS15,000,000 The final budget is subject to review and may change. Confirmed values will be published with the ITT tender documents and relevant notices. Additional information: Potential providers are encouraged to attend the market engagement event to hear more detail on current plans, and to share insight to further inform these plans. This event is due to be held on Thursday 14th of September at 09:30am. Please note that attendance is limited to a maximum of two participants per organisation and registration with the national team is essential prior to the event to secure a place. To register your interest, please email england.swms-prescribing-pilots@nhs.net. Additional information (unable to enter on the Description field): The NHS DSWMS Pilot Programme will operate independently of local authority commissioned services. The service is not intended to replace any SWMS locally commissioned by ICBs or local authorities, instead providing additional flexible capacity locally to meet the demands of the NHSE pilot approach to test novel service models of access.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d53c1dd3-9967-408c-9f7b-a3eac223f2cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a567e30-e5ee-4ab2-8cd0-478dfebff7c3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHSE Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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