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Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for PSR Tier 4 plus weight management complex obesity services. This procurement, titled "PSR Tier 4 plus weight management complex obesity services," falls under the health services industry category and is located in Colchester, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an open procedure identified as the procurement method. Key dates include a publication date of 29 July 2026 for the notice, and the contract period is expected to start on 1 October 2026 and end by 30 September 2029, with the possibility of extension until 2032. The anticipated value of the contract is £10,673,700, excluding VAT, with a higher gross amount of £12,808,440. Interested parties should be aware of the future notice date on 15 August 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital weight management services, particularly those with expertise in delivering NICE-approved specialist services. Companies that can integrate these services into multidisciplinary and non-multidisciplinary medication pathways would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, offering a chance for new market entrants as well as established firms in the healthcare services sector to expand their operations and contribute to the national health strategy. This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses located in or with the capability to operate in the UK health regions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PSR Tier 4 plus weight management complex obesity services

Notice Description

NICE approved digital specialist weight management service for full integration into ESNEFT Complex Obesity Service for delivery of various MDT and non-MDT GLP-1 medication pathways The Authority reserves the right not to proceed to procurement where it is determined that the service is no longer required, alternative delivery arrangements are available, existing contractual extension provisions can be utilised, or for any other operational, commercial, or strategic reason.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d617
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071558-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,673,700 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

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