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Tier 1 & 2 Weight Management Service

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

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19 Dec 2025 at 15:01

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08 Dec 2025 at 16:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Tier 1 & 2 Weight Management Service, commissioned by Bolton Public Health, involves a short-term four-month contract aimed at supporting the residents of Bolton in adopting healthier lifestyles. The contract, with a value of £58,289, was awarded to ABL Health Ltd through a direct award under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is the buying organisation, and the contract runs from 1st August 2026 to 30th November 2026. Located in Bolton, the service targets the "Miscellaneous health services" category and aims to deliver structured behavioural interventions for weight management.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in health services and community health improvement initiatives. Firms with expertise in delivering culturally competent, innovative, and sustainable programmes would be well-suited to undertake such contracts. ABL Health Ltd, a local SME, has been chosen due to its existing relationship and proven capabilities in providing effective behavioural interventions and engaging with local communities. Businesses seeking similar opportunities should focus on innovation, integration, quality service, and reducing health inequalities to align with the key selection criteria employed by the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tier 1 & 2 Weight Management Service

Notice Description

The Adult Tier 2 Behavioural Weight Management Service aims to support Bolton residents who are overweight or obese to achieve healthier lifestyles through structured behavioural interventions. This is a short-term 4 month contract which runs from 1st August 2026 to 30th November 2026 and is commissioned by Bolton Public Health.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This 4 month contract has the following aims: Help adults lose weight or prevent further gain. Promote healthier eating habits aligned with the Eatwell Guide and physical activity per Chief Medical Officer (CMO) guidelines. Deliver culturally competent, flexible, user-led programmes. Equip individuals with budgeting, shopping, cooking skills, and self-regulation strategies for sustainable weight management. Encourage safe weight loss through calorie reduction Provide advice, guidance, and referrals to the programme. Engage widely with the community and run healthy weight social marketing campaigns. It is the intention to award this contract to the existing provider following Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. The lifetime value of this contract is PS58,289 This service will be delivered between 1st August 2026 - 30th November 2026.

Procurement Information

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, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 18.12.25 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f120
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084998-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,289 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20258 months ago
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
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Postcode Area
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABL Health Ltd

Further Information

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