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title: "Adult Weight Management Service"
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buyer: "DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-04-05"
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# Adult Weight Management Service

Buyer: DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ced61877-e508-4676-a873-07f8007910d8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a Framework Agreement for the "Adult Weight Management Service" initiated by Dorset County Council, which aims to support obese adults in Dorset, Bournemouth, and Poole in achieving sustainable weight loss and healthier lifestyles. This procurement falls under the 'Light Touch Regime' as specified by the Public Contract Regulations 2015, with a total contract value of £700,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 8th March 2019, allowing for the delivery of services across the entire South West region of the United Kingdom, from 23rd May 2019 to 30th April 2023.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses engaged in health and wellness services, particularly those specialising in weight management and lifestyle coaching. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this framework particularly suitable, as it encourages partnerships with various service providers to fulfil the needs of vulnerable populations. Competing businesses should focus on delivering innovative and accessible health solutions while demonstrating their capability to manage multi-client programmes effectively.

## Notice

A Framework Agreement for provision of Weight Management Service in Dorset. To support obese adults in Dorset, Bournemouth & Poole to lose and maintain 5% of their initial body weight and lead healthy lifestyles. Provide in-person weight loss support, to eligible clients who will be referred into the Service by Public Health Dorset. Promote sustainable lifestyle changes by addressing eating and activity behaviours and offering follow-up support over the course of a year. Deliver the Service across the whole of Dorset's geographical area and contribute to minimising health inequalities by offering equitable access. Additional information: The Tender is in accordance with SECTION 7 'Social and Other Specific Services' of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The services to which this Procurement relates fall within the 'Light Touch Regime' (LTR) governing procurement of Health, Social, Education and other Service Contracts. Neither the reference to 'Framework Agreement' or the use of the term 'Selection process' nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Council intends to hold itself bound to any timescales or regulations save those applicable to LTR provisions. The Framework agreement shall select three providers to participate. Orders for call off contracts shall be determined by end user choice. The payment model shall pay only for used sessions and require digital vouchers/receipts rather than a paper-based voucher scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe195d67-ee67-4b9c-a328-9dad15a8a1e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | SLIMMING WORLD; THE FEEL FABULOUS PROJECT; WEIGHT WATCHERS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2019 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe195d67-ee67-4b9c-a328-9dad15a8a1e7
- 15 Feb 2019 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597c40a6-e7b7-429b-bf8c-5f8a0ec49a88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe195d67-ee67-4b9c-a328-9dad15a8a1e7
  5th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597c40a6-e7b7-429b-bf8c-5f8a0ec49a88
  15th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

## Provenance

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