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Total Diet Replacement Products, Patient Resources & Medical Support to Support the Dietetic Led Diabetes Remission Service in Wales

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Award

26 Oct 2022 at 15:36

Planning

21 Sep 2021 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) has awarded a contract to Counterweight Limited for the supply of Total Diet Replacement Products, Patient Resources & Medical Support to Support the Dietetic Led Diabetes Remission Service in Wales. The procurement process, which was in the tender stage, focused on providing nutritionally complete meal replacement shakes to approximately 150 patients across Wales. The procurement method used was a selective approach under the Restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £118,180 GBP, was signed on 1st April 2022.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses providing dietetic products and services, particularly those involved in the healthcare industry. Companies with the capability to supply meal replacement products, offer medical support, and provide training to healthcare professionals are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The contract aims to support individuals with Type 2 diabetes in achieving remission through a structured dietetic intervention programme. The contracting authority, NHS Wales, is seeking suppliers who can contribute to the successful delivery of this critical healthcare initiative.

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Notice Title

Total Diet Replacement Products, Patient Resources & Medical Support to Support the Dietetic Led Diabetes Remission Service in Wales

Notice Description

1. The supply and provision of 3-4 meal replacement shakes per day for approximately 150 patients (ie. Approx.12,600 -16,800 shakes per month). These must be nutritionally complete and available in a variety of flavours both sweet and savoury

Lot Information

Lot 1

Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a serious condition which can get worse over time and is a growing health concern. It's a lifelong condition for many people, but evidence is emerging that it does not have to be for everyone. Treatments have historically focused on optimizing glycaemic control using pharmaceutical agents. Data from studies utilizing total diet replacement (TDR) to facilitate weight loss have shown that the most significant predictor of remission is weight loss. Dietitians from 4 health boards within Wales have been supporting eligible people with T2DM to manage their weight and achieve remission. The current programme supports people toward achieving remission through the use of fully funded TDR to facilitate weight loss over an initial 12 week period, within a structured intervention (Counterweight Plus) which offers a total of 12 months continued regular support with a Dietitian. To enable the roll out across Wales of the Dietetic led diabetes remission intervention: Good & Services Required 1. The supply and provision of 3-4 meal replacement shakes per day for approximately 150 patients (ie. Approx.12,600 -16,800 shakes per month). These must be nutritionally complete and available in a variety of flavours both sweet and savoury, 2. A central point for the ordering and distribution of the product to the participants. 3. Structured competency-based training and mentoring for the dietitians across Wales delivering the intervention. 4. Resources for screening patients for suitability. 5. Provision of medical support around the use of total diet replacements (TDR) with certain individuals who have more complex health needs. 6. Production and the updating, of medical management guidelines to support GPs manage patients whilst on the 12 month diabetes remission intervention. These include monitoring and medication adjustment guidelines. 7. Produce and update staff resources, which are available to support the delivery of the intervention as either face to face/ virtual one to one and/or group based. 8. Produce and update patient resources, suitable for both face to face /virtual one to one and/or group-based delivery of the intervention. 9. Provide support for data collection and evaluation. 10. Produce evidence that the products and resources have been used to support diabetes remission, mirroring the DiRECT study. Timescales The provider is required to confirm that they have the capacity and capability to provide and supply the product and resources to participants across Wales throughout the duration of the 12-18 month intervention, commencing November/December 2021 (assuming the bidder is awarded the contract). Additional information: At this stage it is not yet known what providers exist in the market therefore this notice is issued inviting suppliers to provide more information on the products they supply in order to explore the option to issue a tender via a competitive exercise pending on the responses received.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e312
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030252-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15882000 - Dietetic products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,180 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nadine.stokes@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920902253

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF83 1AQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Morgan Jones
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTERWEIGHT

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