Planning

NHS Digital Weight Management Programme Re-procurement

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

01 Aug 2024 at 16:18

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Jul 2024 at 12:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is planning to re-procure the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme, which is part of the health services industry category and will be implemented throughout England. This procurement process is currently at the planning stage, and key dates include the engagement end date on 20 August 2024, with a market engagement event scheduled for 22 August 2024 from 11am to 12 noon via Teams. The programme includes three Lots, each offering varying degrees of access to digital weight management services and individual coaching, with the total estimated value across all Lots being £23,000,000. Interested service providers are encouraged to register for the market engagement through the Atamis e-sourcing portal by 20 August 2024 at 12 noon.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in a substantial healthcare initiative aimed at managing obesity through digital interventions. Companies specialising in digital healthcare solutions, behavioural lifestyle interventions, dietary and physical activity advice, and those experienced in addressing health inequalities would find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise. The programme's broad scope and significant budget, combined with the potential for up to nine awarded contracts, make it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Digital Weight Management Programme Re-procurement

Notice Description

NHS England wishes to notify Service Providers of its intention to commence early market engagement, in advance of the re-procurement of the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme. The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is a NHSE commissioned programme, offered on a national footprint to patients who meet the eligibility criteria (BMI 30+ with identified comorbidities). The Programme runs as an adjunct to locally commissioned weight management services and as a nationally available tailored offer within the obesity weight management pathway. The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme will deliver a behavioural lifestyle intervention to service users living with obesity over a 12 week (84 days) period. The service will be expected to deliver specific key elements, which will include: * Dietary/nutritional advice and content consistent with the Chief Medical Officer [England] published guidelines. * Physical activity advice and content in line with Chief Medical Officer [England} Physical Activity Guidelines. * Programme syllabus based in a recognised behaviour change methodology to support weight management and adoption of a healthy lifestyle. * Reporting on Service User progress to include: - weight recordings - engagement with distinct element of the programme syllabus - physical activity engagement It is anticipated that the procurement will include the following 3 Lots: Lot 1. Providing access to a self-directed digital weight management programme. Lot 2. Providing access to a digital weight management programme with access to 50 minutes of individual coaching per Service User. Lot 3. Providing access to a digital weight management programme with access to 100 minutes of individual coaching per Service User, specific tailoring of the service for identified groups experiencing health inequalities. The anticipated value across the 3 Lots is PS23,000,000, with a maximum of 9 awarded contracts. The procurement route will be confirmed at procurement stage. Interested Service Providers are encouraged to attend the market engagement which will provide further information on the service, existing plans, and the proposed process. This event is due to be held on Thursday 22 of August at 11am to 12 noon via teams. Please note that attendance is limited to a maximum of two participants per organisation and registration with the NHSE team is essential prior to the event to secure a place. To register your interest through the Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. and message the individuals name, email and job title via the portal by Tuesday 20 August, 12 noon. This notice does not constitute a call for competition in its own right. Any future procurement process will be subject to a separate Contract Notice published via Contracts Finder and the Find a Tender service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f29680c6-3595-40fb-808b-5743688f9f91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667f3850-e774-40ad-86d8-1a9da470723d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
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
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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