Planning

Digital Weight Management Service

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

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Planning

02 Dec 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is initiating a procurement process for a Digital Weight Management Service. This planned procurement, classified under health services, targets digital transformation in weight management through an online behavioural and lifestyle programme accessible via smartphones or computers. Located in Cardiff, with services extending throughout the United Kingdom, this procurement process adheres to Welsh devolved regulations and central government standards. The procurement employs an open procedure and is accelerated due to a qualifying planned procurement notice, involving a projected contract period starting from 9 February 2026 and ending on 8 February 2027, with a potential extension until 2028.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the digital health service industry. With a gross value of £1,920,000, the tender can be attractive to SMEs meeting the criteria of Welsh NHS dietetic standards. Businesses specialising in digital platforms, healthcare services, and lifestyle modification programmes are well-suited to compete. As the procurement process encourages electronic submissions, it caters to innovative firms capable of delivering integrated health solutions across various technological platforms. The process is designed to ensure comprehensive care for adults through level 2 and level 3 services, promoting collaboration with existing weight management services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Weight Management Service

Notice Description

The Health Board would like to commission a Weight Management service that would be provided digitally, via an online behavioural and lifestyle programme that people can access via a smartphone or computer with internet access. The programme will work alongside, existing weight management services, to ensure we deliver the right care to patients and communities. This will be for adults and potentially include level 2 and 3 services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079033-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Contact Name
Marc Withers
Contact Email
marc.withers@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+447702018083

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL2 East Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Abercynon
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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