Tender

Virtual Weight Management Support

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is seeking to procure a virtual weight management support service, under a tender titled "Virtual Weight Management Support". As a sub-central government authority located in Chatham, UK, Medway Council plans to offer 1-1 support to 800 clients annually through a new, web-based platform. The procurement is in the tender stage with submissions closing on 26th January 2026. This open competition falls under the health services category with a project value of £80,000 (net). The service is slated to start on 1st April 2026 and run until 30th March 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital health services, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke virtual support platforms. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the project fosters innovation and competitive pricing. Companies experienced in health service delivery and capable of meeting technical and social value quality standards outlined in the award criteria will find this opportunity particularly suitable. The project's emphasis on electronic submissions through an open, below-threshold competition further broadens the competitive landscape, allowing diverse industry players to contribute to the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Weight Management Support

Notice Description

In order to support adults to lose weight, Medway Council plans to continue its menu of interventions and commission a new virtual web-based offer to provide 1-1 support to 800 clients per year. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Health-services./2798XG8K5P To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2798XG8K5P

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06085e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004203-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vinnie Webb
Contact Email
vincent.webb@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634306000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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