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TenderUpdate

30 Jun 2026 at 06:52

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 06:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Tier 2 Weight Management Service has been procured by Manchester City Council, aiming to provide weight loss support for individuals aged 16 and over with a BMI of 28 or above. This community health services contract, identified under CPV 85323000, was awarded through a Provider Selection Regime, with the contract running from 14th May 2026 to 31st March 2027. Of note, this procurement bypassed traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and was executed without a prior call for competition, following the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The final contract award date was 13th May 2026, with the main services to be delivered within the Manchester locality (region UKD33).

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in community health services. With an active contract awarded to Slimming World, other businesses in the weight management and healthcare sectors can consider aligning their offers with public health objectives to enhance their future bidding potential. It also highlights potential for partnerships and collaborative ventures to supply comprehensive and high-quality services as per the stated procurement methods. SMEs, particularly those in regional healthcare service delivery, may find this scope aligns well with their strategic positioning, potentially offering a pathway into similar procurements overseen by local authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

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/060983-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 months 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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