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TenderUpdate

13 May 2026 at 16:17

Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 17:32

Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is the contracting authority behind the procurement process for the "NHS Healthier You" initiative, categorised under "Health services." This procurement falls under a competitive provider selection process as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, targeting services across numerous Integrated Care Board (ICB) Clusters throughout the UK. The tender process, currently in the tender stage, spans services like diabetes prevention and management, and obesity prescribing support. Key dates include a submission deadline on 12 June 2026 and an estimated service commencement from 1 November 2026. The initial contract term is set for 36 months with the potential to extend up to 60 months, reaching a maximum value of £738,000,000 excluding VAT.

This significant procurement opportunity can stimulate substantial business growth, particularly for service providers in the healthcare sector who can offer both in-person and digital service delivery models. Businesses with robust capabilities in managing health interventions, particularly those geared towards behavioural change and chronic disease prevention, will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Additionally, this opportunity supports providers who can deliver innovative health solutions and integrate services creatively to improve access, reduce health inequalities, and ensure sustainable healthcare delivery across multiple regions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHS Healthier You

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is procuring the NHS Healthier You Programme utilising the competitive provider selection process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This competitive provider selection process has multiple gateways as described in this notice.<br/><br/>The NHS Healthier You Programme procurement comprises of the following:<br/>* NHS Healthier You Behavioural Support for Obesity Prescribing ("BSOP) Service"): Targeted support for individuals prescribed pharmacotherapy GLP-1 medications as approved in a Primary Care setting by NICE. Service Users provided with the BSOP Service are referred to as the "BSOP Cohort".<br/>* NHS Healthier You Diabetes Prevention Programme ("DPP Service"): Support for individuals identified as at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Service Users provided with the DPP Service are referred to as the "DPP Cohort".<br/>* NHS Healthier You Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission ("T2DR Service"): Support for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes within the last 6 years and living with overweight or obesity. Service Users provided with the T2DR Service are referred to as the "T2DR Cohort".<br/>* NHS Healthier You Long Term Conditions Prevention Pilot ("LTCP Service"): Support for individuals diagnosed with hypertension. Service Users provided with the LTCP Service are referred to as the "LTCP Cohort".<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority has divided this opportunity into 26 ICB/ICB Clusters. ICB Clusters are groupings of ICBs. The complete list is set out in VI.3.<br/><br/>Bidders will need the capability and capacity to provide the full suite of services to an ICB/ICB Cluster, offering eligible participants a choice of group based in-person services or a digitally delivered, independently accessed service provided through a web browser or a mobile application. The Type 2 diabetes Path to Remission intervention will only be delivered on a one-to-one basis (delivered in-person or remotely).<br/><br/>Contracts will be awarded by Supplier. Bidders can be awarded a contract for more than one ICB/ICB Cluster. In such instances, one contract would be issued to the Supplier listing the ICB's/ICB Clusters awarded. This means a maximum of 26 contracts may be awarded in the event a different Supplier is awarded for each ICB/ICB Cluster.<br/><br/>The anticipated value across the ICB's/ICB Clusters is PS386,000,000 excluding VAT. This is based on the initial term of 36 months. There will be an option to extend by up to 24 months, giving a maximum term of 60 months. The anticipated value of the 60 month term is PS738,000,000 excluding VAT. VAT will be applied as appropriate.<br/><br/>The estimated date of mobilisation / service commencement will be from 1 November 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of this process, the Contracting Authority would like to invite interested parties to read and complete our Invitation to Tender within our e-Tendering System Atamis, https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome. This service will be competed under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and will not be competed via Public Contract Regulations 2015 or via the Procurement Act 2023.

The Contracting Authority will be using Atamis, the Contracting Authority's e-Tendering system for this procurement exercise. For further information, the ITT documentation can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-tendering system.

The procurement will be assessed through a multi-stage approach as follows:

Stage 1 (Compliance and Supplier Information Questionnaire)
Compliance checks will be completed to ensure tenders are completed as per the ITT instructions. The Suppler Information Questionnaire will evaluate the Basic Selection Criteria. The questions will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail or for information only basis and can be found in Document 3.

Stage 2 (Quality and Commercial Envelope)
This will be the evaluation of the Quality and Commercial envelope which contains the Key Criteria questions and can be found in Document 4 (Quality Envelope) and Document 5 (Commercial Envelope). Scores from Stage 2 evaluation will form 40% of the final score at Stage 3 evaluation.

Stage 3 (ICB/ICB Cluster Quality Envelope)
This envelope will be evaluated to identify the Bidders who best meet the Contracting Authority's key criteria for delivery of the Requirements in each ICB/ICB Cluster. Scores from Stage 3 evaluation will form 60% of the final score at Stage 3 evaluation. The scores from Stage 2 and Stage 3 evaluation will be combined to determine the successful Bidder per ICB/ICB Cluster.

The Key Criteria (as outlined in PSR Regulation 5) for Stage 2 & Stage 3 will be evaluated as outlined below:

Stage 2 - Quality Envelope - 60%

1) Managing Referrals and Offering a Choice of Delivery Modes - 6%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(a) Quality and Innovation
(d) Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice

2) In-Person and Remote Delivery Modes: Approach to Delivery - 5%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(a) Quality and Innovation
(c) Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability

3) In-Person and Remote Delivery Modes: Service Design, Schedule and Content - 4%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(a) Quality and Innovation
(c) Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability

4) Digital Delivery Mode: Approach to Delivery - 5%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(a) Quality and Innovation
(c) Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability

5) Digital Delivery Mode: Service Design, Schedule and Content - 4%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(a) Quality and Innovation
(c) Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability

6) Behaviour Change Approach and Logic Model - 6%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(a) Quality and Innovation
(c) Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability

7) Integration of TDR Products and Monitoring Equipment in the T2DR Service Model - 3%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(a) Quality and Innovation
(c) Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability
(d) Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice

8) Mobilisation - 5%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(a) Quality and Innovation
(c) Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability

9) Workforce Competency and Training - 4%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(a) Quality and Innovation
(c) Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability

10) Management and Quality of Data - 4%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(a) Quality and Innovation
(c) Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability

11) Quality Assurance and Governance - 4%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(a) Quality and Innovation
(c) Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability

12) Social Value: Employment and training for those who face barriers to employment - 10%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(e) Social Value

Stage 2 - Commercial Envelope - 40%

Key Criteria Assessed:
(b) Value

Stage 3 - ICB/ ICB Cluster Quality Envelope - 60%

1) Local Integration - 30%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(a) Quality and Innovation
(c) Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability
(d) Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice

2) Meeting Local Need, Reducing Health Inequalities and Tailoring to Underrepresented Populations - 30%
Key Criteria Assessed:
(a) Quality and Innovation
(c) Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability
(d) Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice

Scores from Stage 2 evaluation will form 40% of the final score.

Only bids which pass compliance checks and the Basic Selection Criteria Questionnaire in accordance with the Document 1 - ITT Instructions and Document 3 - Basic Selection Criteria Questionnaire will proceed to Stage 2.

Up to 5 Bidders per ICB/ICB Cluster with the highest combined score from Stage 2 who also meet the relevant minimum scoring thresholds will have their response(s) to the Stage 3 ICB/ICB Cluster Quality Envelope(s) evaluated.

For each ICB/ICB Cluster the Bidder with the highest scoring Bid after the scores at Stage 2 and Stage 3 have been combined will be the preferred Bidder for that ICB/ICB Cluster.

Contracts will be awarded to all successful Suppliers, listing the ICB(s)/ICB Cluster(s) they will be delivering services to.

Options: An option to extend of up to a maximum of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060669
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044099-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£738,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£738,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
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

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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
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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