Tender

NHS Digital Weight Management Programme Re-procurement

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

02 Aug 2024 at 16:07

Planning

26 Jul 2024 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is undertaking a re-procurement for the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme, aimed at providing health services across the UK. This programme targets patients with a BMI of 30+ accompanied by comorbidities and is delivered nationally in conjunction with local weight management services. The procurement, currently in the tender update stage, includes three lots that vary in the level of individual coaching provided, with a total value of £23,000,000 and a maximum of nine contracts awarded. A market engagement event will be held on Thursday, 22 August from 11 am to 12 noon, with registration required by Tuesday, 20 August.

This re-procurement presents significant business opportunities for service providers specialising in digital health and behavioural lifestyle interventions. Companies with expertise in dietary and nutritional advice, physical activity guidance, and behaviour change methodologies will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Particularly, those able to offer tailored services addressing health inequalities across different groups will be highly competitive. Successful bidders will gain the potential to expand their market presence and establish partnerships with NHS England, enhancing their portfolio and contributing to a high-impact national health initiative.

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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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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:<br/><br/> Dietary/nutritional advice and content consistent with the Chief Medical Officer [England] published guidelines.<br/> Physical activity advice and content in line with Chief Medical Officer [England} Physical Activity Guidelines.<br/> Programme syllabus based in a recognised behaviour change methodology to support weight management and adoption of a healthy lifestyle.<br/> Reporting on Service User progress to include:<br/>- weight recordings<br/>- engagement with distinct element of the programme syllabus<br/>- physical activity engagement<br/><br/>It is anticipated that the procurement will include the following 3 Lots:<br/><br/>Lot 1. Providing access to a self-directed digital weight management programme.<br/>Lot 2. Providing access to a digital weight management programme with access to 50 minutes of individual coaching per Service User.<br/>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.<br/><br/>The anticipated value across the 3 Lots is PS23,000,000, with a maximum of 9 awarded contracts.<br/><br/>The procurement route will be confirmed at procurement stage.

Lot Information

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048522
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024397-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Leigh Parker
Contact Email
leigh.parker1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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