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14 May 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board has progressed to the award stage in their procurement process for a Community-Based Weight Management Service. The process focuses on delivering health services in the UKF3 region, and the tender is categorised under health services with a primary emphasis on community and digital integration. The contract, valued at £3.7 million over 30 months from September 2026 to January 2029, aims to enhance access for rural and underserved areas. The Provider Selection Regime, regulated by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, was applied without a prior call for competition, marking the start of the standstill period on 14th May 2026 with representations closing on 26th May 2026.

This tender opens avenues for growth, particularly for large organisations with the capacity to integrate behavioural, nutritional, and clinical support services efficiently. Businesses with a robust presence in digital health solutions and community-based care delivery are well-positioned to benefit from this initiative. The Primary Care Network Alliance has been recognised as the most suitable supplier under the award criteria, which prioritise integration, continuity, and access over cost. This procurement underscores opportunities for businesses skilled in creating collaborative frameworks with primary care networks and employing data-driven, population health strategies to address health inequalities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community-Based Weight Management Service

Notice Description

A community-delivered, digitally enabled pathway integrating behavioural, nutritional, psychological and clinically governed pharmacotherapy support, delivered through neighbourhood teams within Primary Care Networks (PCN). The model incorporates digital triage, proactive Population Health Management using the Joint Intelligence Dataset (JID), and a blended digital and in-person offer to improve access for rural, coastal and underserved communities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: A community-delivered, digitally enabled pathway integrating behavioural, nutritional, psychological and clinically governed pharmacotherapy support, delivered through neighbourhood teams within Primary Care Networks (PCN). The model incorporates digital triage, proactive Population Health Management using the Joint Intelligence Dataset (JID), and a blended digital and in-person offer to improve access for rural, coastal and underserved communities. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS3.7 million for a 30 month period (1 September 2026 to 31 January 2029). This is a new service with an existing provider.

Options: In line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069916
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044528-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLEAFORD
Postcode
NG34 8GG
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Sleaford Holdingham
Westminster Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Primary Care Network Alliance (PCNA)

Further Information

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