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

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

13 Mar 2026 at 09:18

Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council has progressed to the award stage for the "One You Kent – Tier 2 Weight Management Services" contract, following an open procedure procurement method. The contract is being awarded to Maidstone Leisure Trust, with services targeting community health under CPV code 85323000. The contract commences on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027, with potential for four annual extensions subject to further funding availability. Located in Maidstone, UK, the procurement aims to deliver integrated adult healthy lifestyle services addressing obesity and promoting healthier lifestyle choices to reduce chronic conditions and health inequalities.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and lifestyle services, offering scope for collaboration with local authorities to enhance service delivery. It is particularly suited to large organisations capable of managing extensive health campaigns, though SMEs and VCSEs were encouraged to participate, with one SME reaching the final bidding stage. Business growth can be realised by contributing innovative solutions to motivate lifestyle changes and prevent chronic health issues. Overall, businesses can leverage this procurement to broaden their service footprint and impact in community health sectors.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06113a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022679-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

TMT PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAIDSTONE LEISURE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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