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title: "Low Calorie Diets Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7023bc97-5aa5-4a16-a6ed-12e46bf8d4be"
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# Low Calorie Diets Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7023bc97-5aa5-4a16-a6ed-12e46bf8d4be

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## Summary

The NHS England is conducting an open procurement process to select up to 10 providers for its Low Calorie Diets Programme, targeting health services in the UK. The tender, published on 9th December 2019, aims to pilot the use of Total Diet Replacement (TDR) products for individuals with Type 2 diabetes and will run from 1st April 2020 to 31st May 2023. Interested organisations must submit their proposals by 15th January 2020, and the total budget for this initiative is set at £5,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health services or nutritional support. Providers can enhance their market presence by engaging with the NHS and potentially expanding their clientele through the implementation of evidence-based interventions for diabetes management. Businesses with experience in dietary programmes and support services, particularly in face-to-face or digital formats, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The NHS Diabetes Programme, a joint partnership between NHS England and NHS Improvement, Public Health England and Diabetes UK, wish to procure a maximum of 10 providers to pilot at scale delivery models for the use of Total Diet Replacement (TDR) products alongside a 12 month package of support provided in either face to face group or one to one sessions or using digital/remote methods to eligible participants with Type 2 diabetes. Each provider will work with one of 10 ICS/STP sites delivering the intervention including 12 weeks of TDR products to around 500 participants. The contracts will initially be for a period of 3 years (referrals accepted for 2 years) with an option for these to be extended for a further 24 months subject to the pilot's outcomes. 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 and these figures are estimates only. Any organisation interested in providing the Services can find further details within the Invitation to Tender documentation on NHS England's E-Sourcing portal: https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. The ITT reference for this procurement is: ITT_787

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6aa2d47-206e-4310-a020-7f6ad939c904 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2019 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6aa2d47-206e-4310-a020-7f6ad939c904

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6aa2d47-206e-4310-a020-7f6ad939c904
  9th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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