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Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme

Notice Description

NHS Scotland intends to procure a National Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme to support individuals identified as being at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The programme will deliver a structured, evidence-based lifestyle intervention through a digital platform, including access to health coaching, peer support, and tools to support behaviour change and self-management. The procurement is expected to be undertaken via a Restricted Procedure, with a single supplier appointed to a national framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to NHS Scotland's intention to tender for a National Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme. The programme will identify individuals at risk of Type 2 Diabetes based on clinical indicators (including HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose levels) or a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes. It will provide a tailored, nine-month, evidence-based lifestyle intervention aimed at reducing the risk of progression to Type 2 Diabetes. The digital service will support Service Users via an application-based platform, providing access to trained health coaches, online peer support communities, and functionality to set, track, and monitor personalised health goals. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the programme in a way that is inclusive and accessible to Service Users from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This will include ensuring the service is culturally sensitive to local populations and flexible enough to meet the needs of users with diverse requirements, including appropriate language support. Participants will be able to access the programme through multiple referral routes, including Primary Care (e.g. GP referral) and self-referral pathways. Current funding has been allocated to support up to 15,000 users over a three-year period. The proposed framework will operate as a single-supplier arrangement and will also include provision for the delivery of a Hypertension Pathway for approximately 500 users per annum. Eligibility for the hypertension pathway will be based on a confirmed diagnosis of primary hypertension alongside a BMI >=25 (or BMI >=23 for minority ethnic groups). Please Note: During the term of the Framework Agreement, NHS Scotland reserves the right, should funding become available, to increase the volume of service users (current estimate of 15000 over the initial 3-years of the Framework Agreement term) who may access the Programme. For example, additional purchases may be made which exceed the level of funding currently secured as a result of clinical and service outcomes and benefits which support wider adoption of the Programme. The Authority also reserves the right to expand the scope of the service to include additional cohorts, pathways, or clinical indicators (for example, the inclusion of further at-risk populations identified through screening), which may increase overall demand under the Framework. The procurement is expected to be conducted using a Restricted Procedure, comprising two stages: Stage 1 Selection Stage (SPD Assessment): Suppliers will be required to complete and submit a Single Procurement Document (SPD). This stage will assess bidders' suitability to proceed and will include a combination of pass/fail criteria (e.g. mandatory and discretionary exclusion grounds, economic and financial standing) and scored evaluation. As part of the SPD, the Authority will assess technical and professional ability, including responses to scored questions and requests for relevant examples of previous experience. These responses will be weighted and scored to enable the Authority to evaluate capability and rank suppliers. A shortlist of the highest-ranking bidders will be invited to progress to Stage 2. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT): Only suppliers shortlisted at Stage 1 will be invited to submit a full tender. Bidders will be required to respond to a Statement of Requirements (SoR), setting out how they will deliver the contract, including proposed methodology, service delivery model, and pricing. Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the published award criteria, based on quality and price, to determine the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). Stage 1 is expected to commence mid to late August 2026, with Stage 2 anticipated to commence in early October 2026. Additional information: This project is derived from the Accelerated National Innovation Adoption (ANIA) Pathway. This is an initiative focused on using technology to fast-track proven innovations into the healthcare frontline on a Once for Scotland basis. See link:https://www.nhscfsd.co.uk/our-work/innovation/accelerated-national-innovation-adoption-ania-pathway/

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-069193
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041092-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80000000 - Education and training services

85100000 - Health services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

98334000 - Wellness services

98336000 - Training, workout or aerobic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £4,720,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 23 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND)
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Buyer Location

Locality: EDINBURGH
Postcode: EH12 9EB
Post Town: Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location: TLM Scotland
Local Authority: City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward: Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency: Edinburgh South West

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