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NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme

NHS England

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16 Aug 2021 at 17:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is currently conducting an open tender for the "NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme," which falls under the health services category. This procurement process is aimed at selecting up to 11 providers to implement a Low Calorie Diet intervention over a maximum contract duration of 3 years, with referrals accepted for 2 additional years. Each provider will cater to around 500 participants living with Type 2 diabetes across various locations, including North East, West Yorkshire, and Somerset. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 20th September 2021, with the procurement stage actively ongoing and the Total estimated value of the contract is £8 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those that can deliver dietary interventions and support programmes, either in person or through digital platforms. Businesses engaged in community health services, counselling, and wellness management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on delivering personalised and group sessions, providers that can adapt to various delivery models, including remote service provision, may find a competitive edge. This initiative not only supports public health objectives but also offers a platform for companies to grow by establishing partnerships with NHS England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme

Notice Description

The NHS Diabetes Programme, a joint partnership between NHS England and NHS Improvement, Public Health England and Diabetes UK, wish to procure a maximum of 11 providers to deliver at scale a Low Calorie Diet intervention consisting of the provision of 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a 12 month structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes provided in either in groups, through one to one sessions or using digital methods to eligible participants with Type 2 diabetes. Each provider will work with one of 11 ICS sites delivering the intervention to up to 500 participants.The contracts will initially be for a period of 3 years (referrals accepted for 2 years) with an option to extend for a further 24 months subject to the outcomes of the programme. NHS England reserves the right to increase the number of behavioural interventions to be delivered per annum. The numbers of behavioural interventions may vary during the term of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1 North East and North Cumbria - Face to Face Group

Delivery Model: Face to Face GroupLocation: North East and North CumbriaDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The Service is to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner

Lot 2 West Yorkshire and Harrogate - Digital

Delivery Model: DigitalLocation: West YorkshireDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in Digital sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner

Lot 10 Somerset Face to Face Group

Delivery Model: Face to Face GroupLocation: SomersetDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The Service is to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner

Lot 3 Lancashire and South Cumbria - Remote Group

Delivery Model: Remote GroupLocation: Lancashire and South CumbriaDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided remote group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The service to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions. The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner

Lot 4 Black Country and West Birmingham Remote Group

Delivery Model: Remote GroupLocation: Black Country and West Birmingham Delivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided remote group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The service to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions. The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner

Lot 5 Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Face to Face One to One

Delivery Model: Face to Face one to oneLocation: Nottingham and NottinghamshireDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face one to one sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner

Lot 6 Mid and South Essex Digital

Delivery Model: DigitalLocation: Mid and South EssexDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in Digital sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner

Lot 7 Kent and Medway Face to Face Group

Delivery Model: Face to Face GroupLocation: Kent and Medway Delivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The Service is to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner

Lot 8 Sussex - Face to Face One to One

Delivery Model: Face to Face one to oneLocation: SussexDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face one to one sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner

Lot 9 Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire - Remote Group

Delivery Model: Remote GroupLocation: Bristol, North Somerset and South GloucestershireDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided remote group sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The service to be delivered to groups of up to 15 Service Users (the Provider must offer smaller group sessions where appropriate in order to avoid undue delay in Service Users commencing group sessions. The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner

Lot 11 South West London Face to Face One to One

Delivery Model: Face to Face one to oneLocation: South West LondonDelivery of an intervention to around 500 participants, which will include the provision of up to 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes. The package of support for this Lot is to be provided in face to face one to one sessions (to those referred from primary care in line with the clinical eligibility criteria defined within the Service Specifications). The intervention will last 12 months providing support to ensure successful food reintroduction and weight maintenance following the initial weight loss phase. Providers must be prepared to deliver the service remotely should this be required by the Commissioner

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d589
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019995-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

15882000 - Dietetic products

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80000000 - Education and training services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
LS2 7UE
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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