Tender

Provision of Hypertension and Lipids Management Services

NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Provision of Hypertension and Lipids Management Services." This opportunity falls under the health services category, specifically focusing on community health services and services provided by medical personnel. The procurement is taking place in Norfolk and Waveney, with a tender deadline set for 9th January 2026. The project's main aim is to improve clinical effectiveness in managing hypertension and lipid levels among patients, using a Population Health Management approach. The planned start date for awards is the same day as the closure of submissions, 9th January 2026, with a contract period potentially extending over three years. The open procedure procurement method demonstrates inclusivity in the process, inviting providers to submit electronically or in written form.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in cardiovascular care and disease prevention. Companies with capabilities in integrating IT solutions with medical management and those skilled in personalised care approaches would be well-placed to leverage this opportunity. The contract's substantial value of up to £1,800,000 over three years indicates a promising potential for revenue and growth within the company that secures the bid. Ensuring compliance with NHS criteria and effective patient interaction will be crucial, thereby favouring organisations that are well-versed in navigating NHS protocols and possessing a robust infrastructure for managing large-scale health service projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hypertension and Lipids Management Services

Notice Description

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is seeking a procure a Hypertension and Lipids Optimisation service. The successful provider staff will be expected to work with the ICB Cardiovascular disease team, the N&W Protect NoW team, and General Practice to improve clinical effectiveness through case finding and management of patients.<br/><br/>NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is seeking to launch a large-scale CVD Prevention project using a Population Health Management approach to case finding and intervention. The project will focus on hypertension and lipid management, with patients being identified and subsequently risk-stratified using the ICB software.<br/><br/>The ABCDE program aims to improve the care of patients at risk of Cardiovascular events through case finding and improved management of high-risk individuals. This project is considered a system priority to see our population lead healthier, longer lives, whilst simultaneously reducing pressures on the health system through early detection and management.<br/><br/>The successful provider is expected to supply and manage Clinical Prescribers who will liaise with the ICB Protect NoW team, General Practice, and patients. A personalised care approach will be used to support pharmacological and social prescribing for our patient cohort.<br/>Prescribers must be able to initiate relevant medicines.<br/>Prescribers must initiate medicines in line with N&W criteria.<br/><br/>Patients will be identified using the ICB's population health management software (Eclipse). The ICB Protect NoW Team will contact patients via digital (and print, if necessary) mediums to inform them of their relative risks and changes they can make in their lifestyles and diets and to encourage medication adherence where necessary.<br/><br/>Patients identified as eligible for medication will be consented by Protect NoW and subsequently made available to the provider, and the prescribers are to systematically contact this patient cohort and seek to initiate and / or optimise treatment in line with ICB and national guidance.<br/><br/>The provider will be expected to liaise with the relevant Practice where required on necessary ongoing management and monitoring.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is seeking NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is seeking a procure a Hypertension and Lipids Optimisation service. The successful provider staff will be expected to work with the ICB Cardiovascular disease team, the N&W Protect NoW team, and General Practice to improve clinical effectiveness through case finding and management of patients.

This is a 1 year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The 1 year contract value is a a maximum of PS600,000. Any additional extensions are estimated to be PS600,000 per annum a maximum contract value of PS1,800,000 over the full 3 year contract period.

To respond please use the messaging function or the optional response template with the Atamis Procurement Portal - Project reference C404511 . Please access via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the Atamis e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C404511.

Service Description:

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is seeking to launch a large-scale CVD Prevention project using a Population Health Management approach to case finding and intervention. The project will focus on hypertension and lipid management, with patients being identified and subsequently risk-stratified using the ICB software.

The ABCDE program aims to improve the care of patients at risk of Cardiovascular events through case finding and improved management of high-risk individuals. This project is considered a system priority to see our population lead healthier, longer lives, whilst simultaneously reducing pressures on the health system through early detection and management.

The successful provider is expected to supply and manage Clinical Prescribers who will liaise with the ICB Protect NoW team, General Practice, and patients. A personalised care approach will be used to support pharmacological and social prescribing for our patient cohort.
Prescribers must be able to initiate relevant medicines.
Prescribers must initiate medicines in line with N&W criteria.

Patients will be identified using the ICB's population health management software (Eclipse). The ICB Protect NoW Team will contact patients via digital (and print, if necessary) mediums to inform them of their relative risks and changes they can make in their lifestyles and diets and to encourage medication adherence where necessary.

Patients identified as eligible for medication will be consented by Protect NoW and subsequently made available to the provider, and the prescribers are to systematically contact this patient cohort and seek to initiate and / or optimise treatment in line with ICB and national guidance.

The provider will be expected to liaise with the relevant Practice where required on necessary ongoing management and monitoring.

Options: This is a 1 year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The 1 year contract value is a a maximum of PS600,000. Any additional extensions are estimated to be PS600,000 per annum a maximum contract value of PS1,800,000 over the full 3 year contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078203-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
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 NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.bailey1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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