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User involvement in the NHS Diabetes Programme

NHS ENGLAND

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09 Feb 2026 at 11:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a direct award contract titled "User involvement in the NHS Diabetes Programme," alongside Diabetes UK, targeting the health services industry category. Based in London, the project commenced on 10th February 2026 and concluded on 31st March 2026. The procurement process features a unique direct award method due to Diabetes UK's unparalleled access to necessary networks and expertise in the field. This procurement was specifically not open to competitive bidding, with the rationale supported by Diabetes UK's intellectual property and exclusive rights capabilities.

This contract presents business growth opportunities in the health services sector by highlighting the significance of collaborative engagements with large scale, voluntary community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Businesses with expertise in health services, particularly those offering unique insights and networks similar to Diabetes UK, are well-positioned to engage in such procurement processes. The project, valued at roughly £170,388 gross, underscores the importance of strategic partnerships and the potential access to further engagements within the NHS network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User involvement in the NHS Diabetes Programme

Notice Description

The key aim of this work is to contract with a partner organisation to deliver a package of user engagements and insight gathering to ensure that the programme is delivered in a way which takes account of the needs of end users and maximises improvements

Procurement Information

There is a lack of competitive rivalry in this area due to the unique access to networks, expertise, and national infrastructure that Diabetes UK holds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064af8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011316-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Commercial
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIABETES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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