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User involvement in the NHS Diabetes Programme

NHS ENGLAND

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12 Feb 2026 at 15:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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12 Feb 2026 at 15:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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12 Feb 2026 at 15:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, seeking to enhance user involvement within the NHS Diabetes Programme. The programme, which benefits those living with diabetes, is classified under the health services industry category with a direct award procurement method, given the unique expertise and networks of Diabetes UK. This process is in the contract update stage as of 12 February 2026, with NHS England partnering with Diabetes UK to deliver a range of user engagement initiatives. The contract period spans from 13 February 2026 to 31 March 2026, with a total value of £141,990 GBP and £170,388 GBP gross.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for organisations knowledgeable in health services, especially those like Diabetes UK with specialised access and capabilities. Enterprises focusing on consumer analysis, engagement strategies, and sharing good practices can particularly benefit from aligning with the objectives of this programme. Large-scale organisations with a focus on voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) activities are well-suited to meet NHS England’s requirements, given the tailored approach of the NHS Diabetes Programme to deliver user-centric healthcare improvements through collaborative efforts.

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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 to ensure that the programme is delivered in a way which takes account of the needs of end users. The requirements and specific deliverables are outlined below. 1. Strategy 2. Consumer Analysis 3. Engagement 4. Involving people living with diabetes 5. Sharing good practice. The NHS Diabetes Programme is jointly delivered with Diabetes UK. Diabetes UK, the leading charity for those living with diabetes, provides subject matter expertise and the patient voice and has been part of the programme since it was launched 5 years ago. NOTE: Actual start date of this contract is 05/09/2025. An issue with the FTS Notice does not allow a start date to be added retrospectively.

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-065317
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013077-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£141,990 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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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