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title: "NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme"
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# NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d89eef2-5f4f-4722-86bf-75bc3f37860c

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## Summary

The NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme is a public procurement initiative led by NHS England, aimed at engaging a maximum of 11 providers to implement a structured 12-week diet intervention for Type 2 diabetes patients. This project is classified under health services and is located in England, with a contract value of £8 million. Currently, the procurement is in the Award stage, with active contracts awarded on 10 February 2022. The contract period commenced on 1 January 2022 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2025, with the potential for a 24-month extension based on programme outcomes. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the defined threshold, and the tender period ended on 24 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and wellness services, particularly those offering dietetic products or community health services. Companies capable of delivering structured support and guidance, whether through group activities, one-on-one sessions, or digital platforms, will be well-positioned to compete. Potential suppliers might include SMEs specialising in nutrition, counselling services, or wellness programmes that align with the intervention's objectives. With a well-defined programme and the backing of NHS England, firms in these sectors may find lucrative avenues for growth and collaboration in providing essential health services.

## Notice

he NHS Diabetes Programme, a joint partnership between NHS England and NHS Improvement, Public Health England and Diabetes UK, wish to procure a maximum of 11 providers to deliver at scale a Low Calorie Diet intervention consisting of the provision of 12 weeks of Total Diet Replacement products alongside a 12 month structured programme of support to people living with Type 2 diabetes provided in either in groups, through one to one sessions or using digital methods to eligible participants with Type 2 diabetes. Each provider will work with one of 11 ICS sites delivering the intervention to up to 500 participants. The contracts will initially be for a period of 3 years (referrals accepted for 2 years) with an option to extend for a further 24 months subject to the outcomes of the programme. NHS England reserves the right to increase the number of behavioural interventions to be delivered per annum. The numbers of behavioural interventions may vary during the term of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd2024b-73f4-4d9c-9c23-7dbc19a88d9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,055,205 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ABL HEALTH; LIVA HEALTHCARE; MOMENTA NEWCASTLE; OVIVA; PULSE HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 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

### Codes

- 15882000 - Dietetic products
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98334000 - Wellness services

## Release History

- 18 May 2022 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd2024b-73f4-4d9c-9c23-7dbc19a88d9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd2024b-73f4-4d9c-9c23-7dbc19a88d9a
  18th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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