Tender

MBC Invitation to Tender - One You Kent - Tier 2 Weight Management Services

TMT PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP

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28 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "MBC Invitation to Tender - One You Kent – Tier 2 Weight Management Services" is a public procurement opportunity managed by TMT Procurement Partnership for Maidstone Borough Council (MBC). This tender, classified under the community health services category, is aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles in Kent through weight management services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure method, and significant deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 25th February 2026 and a tender period closing on 2nd March 2026. The contracting authority, located in Tunbridge Wells, seeks to allocate a budget of approximately £390,000 for the service commencement on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2027, with potential for extensions through to 2031.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for suppliers, particularly those in the health services industry and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their business through facilitating community health improvement. The contract, underpinned by quality-focused award criteria, allows businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering effective weight management and lifestyle services, thereby contributing to reducing health inequalities and alleviating the pressure on health systems. Participation in this tender can aid in building long-term relationships with local authorities and accessing recurring funding through potential contract renewals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC Invitation to Tender - One You Kent - Tier 2 Weight Management Services

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) receives funding from Kent County Council, Kent Public Health to tackle obesity and help people achieve a healthier weight through the delivery of the One You Kent Service. One You Kent is an integrated Adult Healthy Lifestyle Service which has a holistic approach towards individual lifestyle behaviours such weight loss, healthy eating, reduction in alcohol consumption and smoking cessation. The Tier 2 Weight Management Service aims to motivate people to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle by supporting them to make positive lifestyle choices. Through the support and promotion of healthier lifestyles, we aim to: * Extend healthy life expectancy through prevention of chronic conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes * Reduce health inequalities * Reduce avoidable demand on the health and care system in Kent For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Community-health-services./623PSCV8ZW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/623PSCV8ZW

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06113a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007727-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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
TMT PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
James Hudson-Austin
Contact Email
procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01892554427

Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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