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Tier 2 Weight Management Service

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 06:39

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is an intention to award notice for a Tier 2 Weight Management Service led by Manchester City Council under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement is classified under community health services and located in region UKD33, Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is a direct award process without prior competition. The contract is yet to be formally awarded, with the standstill period commencing post-publication of this notice. Representations are due by 12th May 2026. Slimming World is currently the incumbent and proposed provider for this service, with an active contract valued at £80,000 signed on 29th April 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity primarily for businesses in the community health services sector. It is tailored for organisations capable of delivering high-standard health intervention programmes aimed at weight loss. Businesses with expertise in similar health services, capable of adhering to prescribed BMI criteria for populations aged 16 and above, will find this contract well-suited for competition. Slimming World has already demonstrated its capabilities as an SME provider, suggesting that similar small to medium enterprises with a solid track record in community health services could potentially thrive under this regime.

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Notice Title

Tier 2 Weight Management Service

Notice Description

The Tier Two Weight Management Service (Slimming World on Referral) will provide a twelve-week intervention of weight loss support for adults and young people from age 16 and above. Eligibility is based on a BMI>28 or above with self-referral or referral by GP. Eligible residents receive a free voucher to attend a local Slimming World group.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council intend to award the contract via the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 utilising Direct Award process C: Slimming World, as the incumbent provider of Tier 2 Weight Management Services, is delivering the current contract to a consistently high standard

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 12th May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ea9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039568-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILES BRAMWELL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES LTD T/A SLIMMING WORLD

Further Information

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