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29 Oct 2026 at 17:19

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 16:13

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 16:59

Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 13:04

Planning

06 Jun 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England commissioned a national digital weight-management service for adults living with obesity who meet the eligibility criteria: BMI of 30 or above with identified hypertension and diabetes. The programme provides a 12-week behavioural lifestyle intervention as part of the obesity pathway, alongside locally commissioned weight-management services. It covers three levels of support: self-directed digital content; digital content with individual coaching; and digital content with more intensive coaching and tailoring for groups experiencing health inequalities who may be less likely to engage. Providers must deliver dietary and nutritional advice aligned with government guidance, physical-activity content consistent with the Chief Medical Officers’ guidelines, and a recognised behaviour-change approach. The service is delivered nationally across England, with progress reporting covering weight, content engagement, physical activity and, where relevant, coaching.

The procurement is complete and contracts have been signed following a competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime. Nine awards were made across three lots. Lot 1, digital content only, was awarded to DDM Health, Second Nature and Pulse Healthcare. Lot 2, with at least 50 minutes of coaching per service user, went to DDM Health, Second Nature and Pulse Healthcare. Lot 3, with at least 100 minutes of coaching and additional tailoring, went to DDM Health, Second Nature and Pulse Healthcare. Each lot has a stated maximum value: £17 million for Lot 1, £12 million for Lot 2 and £13 million for Lot 3. Contracts were signed on 2 December 2025 and 24 April 2026. The initial term is 27 months, with two optional 12-month extensions and a maximum term of 51 months. Evaluation weighted value at 40%, quality and innovation at 16% or 19%, access and health inequalities at 12% or 13%, integration and sustainability at 18% or 22%, and social value and sustainability at 10%.

For suppliers considering similar NHS England work, this award shows demand for national, digital-first weight-management services that can operate at scale across England and support a defined patient group. Credible providers need a digital programme with accessible, on-demand content, a recognised behaviour-change method and the ability to deliver advice aligned with England’s dietary and physical-activity guidance. The higher-support models also require capacity to provide individual coaching, support onboarding and tailor interventions for groups experiencing health inequalities. Providers need to report patient weight, engagement with programme content and physical activity, with coaching engagement reporting for coached services. The evaluation indicates that competitive offers must combine value for money with service quality and innovation, integration and collaboration, sustainability, improved access and meaningful social value. Experience delivering digital health interventions and collaborating with local services would align with the programme’s role in the wider obesity pathway.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

Notice Description

NHS England re-procured the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme utilising the Provider Selection Regime, through a competitive process.<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 hypertension & diabetes). 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 procurement included 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 and do not routinely engage with weight management programmes.<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 Government Dietary requirements [England] published guidelines.<br/> Physical activity advice and content in line with Chief Medical Officer [England]} Physical Activity Guidelines.<br/> Programme delivered by a recognised behaviour change methodology to support weight management and adoption of a healthy lifestyle.<br/> Reporting on Service User (patients) progress to include:<br/>- weight recordings<br/>- engagement with weight management content<br/>- physical activity engagement<br/>- coaching engagement *<br/><br/>*Where applicable for Lot 2 & 3.<br/><br/>The anticipated value across the 3 Lots is PS21,100,000, with a maximum of 9 awarded contracts. The initial term will be 27 months with the potential 12 + 12 month extension. The maximum term of 51 months in total with a maximum value of PS42,000,000.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Digital Content only

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is the first nationally available NHS England commissioned service supporting adults living with obesity to manage their weight. The Programme provides weight management services in primary care for adults living with obesity.

It is exclusively delivered via digital means to enable Service Users to access at a time which is convenient. The on-demand nature of the Programme has enabled Service Users to access content at a time and place convenient to them, and revisit topics to refresh their knowledge. The programme is generating an evidence base for remote weight management services which are more likely to be accessed by younger (working age) people whilst maintaining comparable results to face-to-face weight management services.
The programme has been designed to offer service users a personalised level of intervention to support them manage their weight, improve quality of life and improve longer term health outcomes. It works alongside and does not replace existing weight management services funded by local authorities.

With three levels of support and a choice of providers, it is designed to offer service users a personalised level of support to help them manage their weight and improve longer term health outcomes.

This Lot is for Access to digital content only. Intended for motivated individuals who are more likely to complete weight management services .

The anticipated value across Lot 1 is PS8,500,000, with 3 contracts awarded. The initial term will be 27 months with the potential 12 + 12 month extension. The maximum term of 51 months in total with a maximum value of PS17,000,000. Additional information: The decision to award this contract in line with the Competitive Process was based on evaluation against the basic selection criteria, which was assessed on a pass/fail basis, and the 5 key criteria, which were assessed on a 0-4 scale with the below weightings:

Lot 1
Key Criteria 1 : Integration, Collaboration and Services Sustainability (22%)
Key Criteria 2 :Improving Access, Reducing Health inequality and Facilitating Choice (12%)
Key Criteria 3 : Quality and Innovation ( 16%)
Key Criteria 4 : Sustainability & Social Value (10%)
Key Criteria 5 : Value (40%)

During the evaluation process a potential conflict of interest was identified in relation to one evaluator. Appropriate mitigating action was taken, including the removal of the individual from the evaluation process. NHS England is satisfied that the selection process was conducted fairly, transparently and without influence from the identified potential conflict.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, neither the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 13 May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.

Options: Optional extensions to the contract term of 12+12 months.

Lot 2 - Digital Content with 50 minutes of human coaching per service user

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is the first nationally available NHS England commissioned service supporting adults living with obesity to manage their weight. The Programme provides weight management services in primary care for adults living with obesity.

It is exclusively delivered via digital means to enable Service Users to access at a time which is convenient. The on-demand nature of the Programme has enabled Service Users to access content at a time and place convenient to them, and revisit topics to refresh their knowledge. The programme is generating an evidence base for remote weight management services which are more likely to be accessed by younger (working age) people whilst maintaining comparable results to face-to-face weight management services.
The programme has been designed to offer service users a personalised level of intervention to support them manage their weight, improve quality of life and improve longer term health outcomes. It works alongside and does not replace existing weight management services funded by local authorities.

With three levels of support and a choice of providers, it is designed to offer service users a personalised level of support to help them manage their weight and improve longer term health outcomes.

This Lot is for access to digital content, plus access to a minimum of 50 minutes of human coaching. Intended for participants with demographic factors indicating that they are less likely to successfully complete a weight management programme of this nature and who may benefit from additional human coaching to support them to complete the Programme .

The anticipated value across Lot 2 is PS6,100,000, with 3 contracts awarded. The initial term will be 27 months with the potential 12 + 12 month extension. The maximum term of 51 months in total with a maximum value of PS12,000,000. Additional information: The decision to award this contract in line with the Competitive Process was based on evaluation against the basic selection criteria, which was assessed on a pass/fail basis, and the 5 key criteria, which were assessed on a 0-4 scale with the below weightings:

Lot 2
Key Criteria 1: Integration, Collaboration and Services Sustainability : 18%
Key Criteria 2 : Improving Access, Reducing Health inequality and Facilitating Choice (13%)
Key Criteria 3 : Quality and Innovation ( 19%)
Key Criteria 4 : Sustainability & Social Value (10%)
Key Criteria 5 : Value (40%)

During the evaluation process a potential conflict of interest was identified in relation to one evaluator. Appropriate mitigating action was taken, including the removal of the individual from the evaluation process. NHS England is satisfied that the selection process was conducted fairly, transparently and without influence from the identified potential conflict.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, neither the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by XX May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.

Options: Optional extensions to the contract term of 12+12 months.

Lot 3 - Digital Content with 100 minutes of human coaching per service user

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is the first nationally available NHS England commissioned service supporting adults living with obesity to manage their weight. The Programme provides weight management services in primary care for adults living with obesity.

It is exclusively delivered via digital means to enable Service Users to access at a time which is convenient. The on-demand nature of the Programme has enabled Service Users to access content at a time and place convenient to them, and revisit topics to refresh their knowledge. The programme is generating an evidence base for remote weight management services which are more likely to be accessed by younger (working age) people whilst maintaining comparable results to face-to-face weight management services.
The programme has been designed to offer service users a personalised level of intervention to support them manage their weight, improve quality of life and improve longer term health outcomes. It works alongside and does not replace existing weight management services funded by local authorities.

With three levels of support and a choice of providers, it is designed to offer service users a personalised level of support to help them manage their weight and improve longer term health outcomes.

Lot 3- Access to digital content, plus access to a minimum of 100 minutes of human coaching, and additional features such as supported on-boarding intended for those who are less likely to successfully complete a weight management programme of this nature. This intervention level offers a more personalised and supported journey with intensive human support and enables individual tailoring for groups experiencing health inequalities.

The anticipated value across Lot 3 is PS6,500,000, with 3 contracts awarded. The initial term will be 27 months with the potential 12 + 12 month extension. The maximum term of 51 months in total with a maximum value of PS13,000,000. Additional information: The decision to award this contract in line with the Competitive Process was based on evaluation against the basic selection criteria, which was assessed on a pass/fail basis, and the 5 key criteria, which were assessed on a 0-4 scale with the below weightings:

Lot 3
Key Criteria 1: Integration, Collaboration and Services Sustainability : 18%
Key Criteria 2 : Improving Access, Reducing Health inequality and Facilitating Choice (13%)
Key Criteria 3 : Quality and Innovation ( 19%)
Key Criteria 4 : Sustainability & Social Value (10%)
Key Criteria 5: Value (40%)

During the evaluation process a potential conflict of interest was identified in relation to one evaluator. Appropriate mitigating action was taken, including the removal of the individual from the evaluation process. NHS England is satisfied that the selection process was conducted fairly, transparently and without influence from the identified potential conflict.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, neither the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by XX May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.

Options: Optional extensions to the contract term of 12+12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054483
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/102886-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

DDM Health Ltd

Second Nature

Pulse Healthcare Ltd (Acacium Group)

Pulse Healthcare Ltd (Acaciym Group)

Liva Healthcare

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