--- title: "Request for Information (RFI) -Tier III Weight Management Services for South Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-643f82b1-ebb0-41c4-b03b-d65eac97ffe0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-643f82b1-ebb0-41c4-b03b-d65eac97ffe0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-643f82b1-ebb0-41c4-b03b-d65eac97ffe0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-643f82b1-ebb0-41c4-b03b-d65eac97ffe0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES" published: "2017-08-31" --- # Request for Information (RFI) -Tier III Weight Management Services for South Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-643f82b1-ebb0-41c4-b03b-d65eac97ffe0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-643f82b1-ebb0-41c4-b03b-d65eac97ffe0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-643f82b1-ebb0-41c4-b03b-d65eac97ffe0.json) ## Summary The South Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at reviewing Tier III Weight Management Services. This Request for Information (RFI) is titled "Request for Information (RFI) -Tier III Weight Management Services for South Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups" and has an engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. The procurement effort is classified under health services, and is expected to benefit residents in the East of England, specifically in areas including Basildon and Brentwood, Castle Point & Rochford, Southend, and Thurrock. The primary buyer for this tender is Attain Health Management Services, located in Rayleigh, Essex. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and wellness sector, particularly those specializing in weight management and obesity intervention services. Businesses that can offer innovative and evidence-based solutions related to multi-disciplinary support, including group, one-to-one, and digital engagement strategies, would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on high-quality service delivery in line with NICE guidelines makes it essential for providers to demonstrate their capacity for patient outcome tracking and support adherence to treatment programmes. ## Notice The following CCG's, collectively known as the South Essex CCGs are seeking information from the provider market place in relation to the procurement of Tier III Weight Management Services: * Castle Point and Rochford CCG * Southend CCG * Thurrock CCG * Basildon and Brentwood CCG The South Essex CCGs currently commission Tier III Weight Management Services to provide the link between Tier I and II population wide services and lifestyle interventions and Tier IV Specialist Bariatric Surgical Services. The primary aim of the current service is to reduce the prevalence of obesity in the Basildon and Brentwood, Castle Point & Rochford, Southend and Thurrock CCGs' area, in order to improve the health of its resident adult population. The current programme provides a multi-disciplinary approach to addressing behavioural, psychological and clinical challenges faced by obese individuals. The service provides a programme of 14 sessions followed by a programme of 6 sessions of on-going support to enable patients to achieve the required outcomes. The service is expected to provide a variety of evidenced-based, group, 1-to-1 and online/telephone support to improve uptake and adherence to the programme. With this RFI The South Essex CCGs are seeking to learn the level of possible interest from organisations in relation to providing a Tier III Weight Management Service. The same information will be gathered from different organisations to inform our service model and future procurement plan. The CCG is seeking to commission a high quality, timely and accessible service to NHS patients that will focus on patient outcomes in line with NICE guidelines. Additional information: All procurement documents relating to this opportunity are available at the link below https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html A Suppliers' Quick Start Guide for Responding to Online Tenders using the Bravosolution portal on which the Procurement documents relating to this opportunity has been attached below. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98259829-2da1-4a15-9156-42f1f4eec53c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | | Locality | RAYLEIGH | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS6 7QF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Rochford | | Electoral ward | Wheatley | | Westminster constituency | Rayleigh and Wickford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 31 Aug 2017 at 09:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98259829-2da1-4a15-9156-42f1f4eec53c - 31 Aug 2017 at 08:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98259829-2da1-4a15-9156-42f1f4eec53c - 31 Aug 2017 at 08:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98259829-2da1-4a15-9156-42f1f4eec53c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98259829-2da1-4a15-9156-42f1f4eec53c 31st August 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://castlepointandrochfordccg.nhs.uk/ Castle Point and Rochford CCG: - http://southendccg.nhs.uk/ Southend CCG: - http://thurrockccg.nhs.uk/ Thurrock CCG: - http://basildonandbrentwoodccg.nhs.uk/ Basildon and Brentwood CCG: ## Notice URLs - https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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